Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 to Francis W. Pickens re: prophesy of a Civil War; secession
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04624 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/01/13 Pagination: 3 p. : docket : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 16.4 cm Order a Copy
Prophesizes that the South is "probably soon to be involved in that fiercest of human strifes, a Civil War," and discusses secession and withdrawal of southerners from the U.S. Congress.
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