Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress escaping Union troops

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Title
Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress escaping Union troops
Date
c.1865
Description
Drawing shows Jefferson Davis in a woman's dress hopping over a timber fence. There is a bag on the ground marked "J. Davis Mexico." Two Union soldiers are chasing Davis. One is holding a torch in the air, the other is pointing a revolver at Davis, and saying "Hold on old Jeff! the 'last Ditch' is not on that side of the Fence." Davis responds, "I thought your Government was too Magnanimous to hunt down Women & children." A woman in a fancy dress adds, "Don't Irritate the 'President' he might hurt somebody."

Imprint on image "The Confederacy in Petticoats."

Photographers imprint on verso: "Published By R. R. Landon, Agent, 88 Lake St., Chicago."

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