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Jefferson Davis, first president of the new Southern Confederacy

Black and white reproduction of an expert from Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 11, no. 276 (1861 March 9), p. 241., showing a head-and-shoulders portrait of Jefferson Davis, facing right, framed by wreath of corn, tobacco, and flowers.

Jefferson Davis, first president of the new Southern Confederacy

Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

Jefferson Davis, first president of the new Southern Confederacy. Brady, Mathew (Photographer)

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Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Date 1861
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