Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 to John Bragg
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03384.01 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 17, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 17 cm. Order a Copy
Draft of a letter defending General Braxton Bragg (he had been criticized for his leadership in the campaign in Kentucky earlier that year). Written in response to an article his correspondent send about Bragg. Davis wrote the draft on the address leaf of another letter (not present) docketed received on 24 August from John Bragg (Braxton's brother), who is likely his correspondent. Signed with initials. Contains several pencil revisions.
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