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A Guide to the Joseph Emory Davis Papers, 1824-1880
Scope and ContentsPapers document the business and personal affairs of Davis, the eldest brother of Jefferson Davis. Includes an 1838 loan co-signed by Joseph and Jefferson, government documents concerning actions taken by the Freedmen's Bureau involving Davis's former slaves and plantations, and a printed petition to President Andrew Johnson requesting a pardon and restoration of Davis's land. Also included are letters from Davis describing his experiences in the early years of Reconstruction. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsUnrestricted access. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationJoseph Emory Davis Papers, 1824-1880, Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Collection
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