Collection: Susan Gartley Davis letter | New Orleans City Archives & Special Collections

Scope and Contents

Manusript letter from Susan Davis, sister of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, to her niece, informing her that President Davis has been imprisoned. Includes bits of family information. Letter is faint but reasonably legible. Included is typewritten copy of letter.

Dates

Creation: 1865

Creator

Davis, Susan Gartley (Person)

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