September 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, September 25th, 5pm Pacific
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Jefferson Davis' funeral program from December 1889. This 18pp. program contains the complete text of his eulogy given by Col. Charles C. Jones, Jr., the president of the Confederate Survivors Association. The program bears the dates and location of the memorial, which took place 11 December 1889 in Augusta, Georgia. Though the Confederacy was defeated in the Civil War, Davis was still held in high esteem by many southerners, and is still referred to in the text as ''Our President''. Measures 5.75'' x 8.5''. Toning, with front cover detached and some light foxing and staining to cover, else near fine.
Program From The Funeral of Confederate President Jefferson Davis
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