[Civil War]. A group of 6 items related to CSA President Jefferson Davis, including CDVs and a memorial program, comprising:

CDV, satirical portrait of Jefferson Davis dressed in women's clothing, with quote printed on mount, "I thought your Government was more magnanimous than to hunt down women and children." St. Johnsbury, VT: T.C. Haynes. -- CDV, composite view of "Confederate Chieftains," as titled in lower margin, featuring Jefferson Davis at center surrounded by members of his cabinet. Uncredited. -- CDV, seated portrait of a more mature Jefferson Davis taken after his release from Fortress Monroe. Richmond, VA: Rees & Co, ca 1867. Photographer's pictorial imprint on verso. -- 2 vignetted portraits of Jefferson Davis, after lithographs/engravings. First, New York: New York Photographic Co. Second, uncredited. -- Images in good condition overall, with occasional toning, soiling, and edge and corner wear to mounts.

[With:] Funeral Oration Pronounced in the Opera House in Augusta Georgia, December 11th, 1889. Upon the Occasion of the Memorial Services in Honor of President Jefferson Davis by Col. Charles C. Jones, Jr. LL D. Augusta, GA: Chronicle Printing Establishment, 1889. 8 1/2 x 5 3/4 in., 18pp. Paper wrappers fully detached but present, with chipping and loss to front and back covers, interior pages very good overall.

Together, 6 items.

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[Civil War]. A group of 6 items related to CSA President Jefferson Davis, including CDVs and a memorial program, comprising:

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