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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

 Person

Biography

President, Confederate States of America.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Appointment of Jefferson Davis as Secretary of the Department of War, 1853 March 7

 Item
Identifier: M271.01.0005.00018
Abstract

Appointment of Jefferson Davis as Secretary of the Department of War of the United States, signed by President Franklin Pierce. Contains affixed seal. Note in the lower left side: ''Captured near Jackson, Miss July 10, 1963 from Jeff Davis Private Library By Gen. H. Spaulding co. ''C'' 15th Reg. In. Vol. Infy.''

Dates: 1853 March 7