"He Wished He Could Suddenly Disappear from the View of Men" Jeff Davis 1867
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According to news reports, the two years Jefferson Davis in Fortress Monroe following his capture in May 1865 took a significant toll on his physical and his mental health. Two eyewitness accounts reveal his state of mind and his appearance.
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