Jefferson Davis Captured.

[Robert Gray]

From Heritage Auctions...

Carte de Visite. Measuring 2.5" x 4", this fantastic CDV contains the only known image[*] of the entourage of Confederate President Jefferson Davis shortly after his capture. arriving in Macon, Georgia on May 10, 1865. This historic picture was captured by photographer Andrew J. Riddle. A caption appears below the photograph which reads, in part: "Ambulance and wagon occupied by Mr. Davis and family in front of Brev. Maj. Gen. Wilson's Headquarters Macon, GA. May 13, 1865." Backstamp of T. M. Schleier, Nashville, Tennessee, on the verso.

Three days after the surrender of Robert E. Lee on April 9, 1865, Davis issued his last order as president and fled farther south to Greensboro, North Carolina. He met with his cabinet for a final time in Washington, Georgia, on May 5 and thereafter dissolved the government. They were captured five days later.

[*] There is a second photo also taken at the time. It first appeared in Miller's Photographic History Of The Civil War in 1911. It may also have been taken by Riddle.

 

[Nathan Stuart]

In the first photograph above, is that Varina Davis seen egressing the rear of the ambulance wagon parked in front of the building? Upon closer examination, this figure appears to be the back of a woman wearing a white dress who has long dark hair. All eyes of the escort, as well as the bystanders in the surrounding crowd, seem to be focused on her.

 

[on again]

Jefferson davis riding clothing he was wearing when he was captured

Jefferson Davis in the Clothes in Which He Was Captured - Encyclopedia Virginia

Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861–1865), was captured on May 10, 1865, by Union cavalry near Irwinville, Georgia, one month after Confederate general Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox. This photograph was produced after his...

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Jeff Davis in Petticoat’s | Artwork

I thought some might find these period CDV’s of Jeff Davis in a dress interesting. Very popular in the North following the war.

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He did not wear dress but he did have a shawl
regarding his personel effects when captured

Tell me more! - Captured Firearms of Jeff Davis | Small Arms & Ammunition

I just read an inventory of items in the baggage of Jefferson Davis after capture. It included a nine shot revolver, a double barrel pistol and a fine French rifle musket. Does anyone know exactly what these firearms are/were and whether they are part of any museum collection?

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Jefferson Davis revolver | Small Arms & Ammunition

Up for auction is the Adams revolver Davis had at the time of his capture, anyone interested in bidding?

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Jefferson Davis pistols when captured question | Small Arms & Ammunition

I was going over an inventory of the property with Jefferson Davis when he was captured. Davis appears to have had at least four pistols in his luggage. Does anyone know what became of them? 1. A nine shooter with hostler (does anyone know the type maybe a LeMat revolver ?) 2. A pistol in case...

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How Many Weapons Did CS President Jefferson Davis Give Out? | Small Arms & Ammunition

Confederate President Jefferson Davis was fond of giving weapons to soldiers. Below are 3 know examples. 2 of them were Kerr revolvers that he gave to officers and a GREAT story of a sword given to an 11 year old CS drummer boy. How many weapons did he give out during the war? Were the Kerr's...

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[NFB22]

And a few days later a young future president by the name of Woodrow Wilson would later recall seeing Davis being transported north to Fort Monroe when they passed through Augusta.

 

[Gary Morgan]

A.J. Riddle got around. He also took the only known photographs of Andersonville Prison while it was in operation.

 

[Trooper "D"]

From Heritage Auctions...

Carte de Visite. Measuring 2.5" x 4", this fantastic CDV contains the only known image[*] of the entourage of Confederate President Jefferson Davis shortly after his capture. arriving in Macon, Georgia on May 10, 1865. This historic picture was captured by photographer Andrew J. Riddle. A caption appears below the photograph which reads, in part: "Ambulance and wagon occupied by Mr. Davis and family in front of Brev. Maj. Gen. Wilson's Headquarters Macon, GA. May 13, 1865." Backstamp of T. M. Schleier, Nashville, Tennessee, on the verso.

Three days after the surrender of Robert E. Lee on April 9, 1865, Davis issued his last order as president and fled farther south to Greensboro, North Carolina. He met with his cabinet for a final time in Washington, Georgia, on May 5 and thereafter dissolved the government. They were captured five days later.

[*] There is a second photo also taken at the time. It first appeared in Miller's Photographic History Of The Civil War in 1911. It may also have been taken by Riddle.

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"By May 10th Richmond had fell,
It was a time I remember oh so well..."

 

[Story]

"By May 10th Richmond had fell,
It was a time I remember oh so well..."

Back with my wife in Tennessee
When one day she called to me
Said "Virgil, quick, come see,
There goes the Robert E. Lee!"​

 

[Trooper "D"]

Back with my wife in Tennessee
When one day she called to me
Said "Virgil, quick, come see,
There goes the Robert E. Lee!"​

Jerry Garcia Band does a great job with that song. JGB isn't for everybody but some get it.

 

[Story]

Jerry Garcia Band does a great job with that song. JGB isn't for everybody but some get it.

Can't beat the version from America's Voice.

 

[Pollaco]

You'd think that myth about Davis wearing a woman's clothes would be put to sleep once it was discovered to be a nonsensical story made up by the Northern Press. But No, it's still around and getting spread. Some d______es still believe it.

 

[danny]

Probably some of the same reporters from Fort Pillow fairy tales.

 

[rbasin]

Jerry Garcia Band does a great job with that song. JGB isn't for everybody but some get it.

The live version from jgb live is killer.

 

[Trooper "D"]

The live version from jgb live is killer.

I bet. I saw Jerry a few times live and I always loved that song when he played it. The backing vocals were nice when he had singers. The two black women in the early and late '80s I think really did a superb job with him.

 

[rbasin]

I bet. I saw Jerry a few times live and I always loved that song when he played it. The backing vocals were nice when he had singers. The two black women in the early and late '80s I think really did a superb job with him.

It's from 1990. His best couple of years

 

[Trooper "D"]

It's from 1990. His best couple of years

For you and I respect your opinion and certainly wont argue about it. Rockpalast in '83 I think. Smokin' show. Jerry was blinded by a spotlight in this face when he took the mic. Then he would move a couple of steps from the mic to play. Pete Townsend joined them on stage for acouple numbers. Coked out of his head. Jerry was jaw jackin' pretty hard as well. An amazing full show where usually artists at that gig get 45 minutes to each performance. Sometimes a little more. Rory Gallagar has some nice long sets from that event over the years. Out On The Western Plain. I would love to play that at a Living History event. Me And My Uncle as well. Night They Drove Old Dixie Down gets played and sing along fairly often at the West coast gigs in Cali. Not many reenactors a have been DeadHeads or Blues listeners from my experience. Bluegrass sometimes. Even songs from Old and In The Way. I miss those early days of LH events. Less structure and more dangerous at times but so much more fun.
Oh well, I think I strayed off topic.
Hey Now! Cheers!

 

[rbasin]

For you and I respect your opinion and certainly wont argue about it. Rockpalast in '83 I think. Smokin' show. Jerry was blinded by a spotlight in this face when he took the mic. Then he would move a couple of steps from the mic to play. Pete Townsend joined them on stage for acouple numbers. Coked out of his head. Jerry was jaw jackin' pretty hard as well. An amazing full show where usually artists at that gig get 45 minutes to each performance. Sometimes a little more. Rory Gallagar has some nice long sets from that event over the years. Out On The Western Plain. I would love to play that at a Living History event. Me And My Uncle as well. Night They Drove Old Dixie Down gets played and sing along fairly often at the West coast gigs in Cali. Not many reenactors a have been DeadHeads or Blues listeners from my experience. Bluegrass sometimes. Even songs from Old and In The Way. I miss those early days of LH events. Less structure and more dangerous at times but so much more fun.
Oh well, I think I strayed off topic.
Hey Now! Cheers!

Fir sure, but those Jerry and Brent moments are top notch. The best keyboardist the Dead had.

 

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Jefferson davis riding clothing he was wearing when he was captured

Jefferson Davis in the Clothes in Which He Was Captured - Encyclopedia Virginia

Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861–1865), was captured on May 10, 1865, by Union cavalry near Irwinville, Georgia, one month after Confederate general Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox. This photograph was produced after his...

encyclopediavirginia.org

Jeff Davis in Petticoat’s | Artwork

I thought some might find these period CDV’s of Jeff Davis in a dress interesting. Very popular in the North following the war.

civilwartalk.com

He did not wear dress but he did have a shawl
regarding his personel effects when captured

Tell me more! - Captured Firearms of Jeff Davis | Small Arms & Ammunition

I just read an inventory of items in the baggage of Jefferson Davis after capture. It included a nine shot revolver, a double barrel pistol and a fine French rifle musket. Does anyone know exactly what these firearms are/were and whether they are part of any museum collection?

civilwartalk.com

Jefferson Davis revolver | Small Arms & Ammunition

Up for auction is the Adams revolver Davis had at the time of his capture, anyone interested in bidding?

civilwartalk.com

Jefferson Davis pistols when captured question | Small Arms & Ammunition

I was going over an inventory of the property with Jefferson Davis when he was captured. Davis appears to have had at least four pistols in his luggage. Does anyone know what became of them? 1. A nine shooter with hostler (does anyone know the type maybe a LeMat revolver ?) 2. A pistol in case...

civilwartalk.com

How Many Weapons Did CS President Jefferson Davis Give Out? | Small Arms & Ammunition

Confederate President Jefferson Davis was fond of giving weapons to soldiers. Below are 3 know examples. 2 of them were Kerr revolvers that he gave to officers and a GREAT story of a sword given to an 11 year old CS drummer boy. How many weapons did he give out during the war? Were the Kerr's...

civilwartalk.com

That duster he is wearing is at the new Confederate Museum in Elm Spring, TN. Fantastic musuem! Its also where they reburied Forest whom the Neo-Bolsheviks could not let rest in peace.