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Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884 to James M. Mason re: Jefferson Davis' imprisonment, his law career in England

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03787 Author/Creator: Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884 Place Written: Temple [London] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1866 Pagination: 4 p. 20.4 x 12.8 cm Order a Copy

Cross-written on p. 1. Benjamin mentions that Pres. Johnson is intimidated by the Radical Republicans from releasing Davis. He mentions his legal career in England and says he saw Slidell in Paris.

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