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Imprisonment of Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe
The diary of Dr Craven recounts May 24 1865 to July 30 1865 notes on Jefferson Davis prisoner at Fortress Monroe under General Miles. It describes Davis emaciated distressed and tormented by shackles and constant guards with critical nervous decline and calls for fair trial.
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