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Jefferson Columbus Davis papers, 1867-1878

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Title Jefferson Columbus Davis papers, 1867-1878

Creator Davis, Jefferson Columbus, 1828-1879

Date 1867-1878

Place Alaska, Mississippi River, Mexico--Mexico City, Louisiana--New Orleans

Language English

Subjects United States, Indians of North America, Steamboats

Summary Original journals, correspondence, photographs, engravings, newsclippings, together with some typed copies, documenting Davis' tenure as military governor of Alaska, 1867-1870, and his and his wife's tour of Mexico in 1878. Alaskan materials include: 1867 orders and instructions issued by Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck, Sec. of State William H. Seward, and Asst. Adj. Gen. E.D. Townsend; correspondence and a journal written by Davis and his wife, describing the Russian cession ceremony, Sitka, daily life, and trips to tribal settlements, 1867-1870; an 1872 explanation of Davis' treaty-mandated takeover of Russian Fur Company property; correspondence from Robert N. Scott, a senior aide of Halleck's in San Francisco, commenting on military appointments, congressional funding, presidential impeachment proceedings, and Davis' handling of an 1869 incident involving a Chilkat chief; a copy of the first issue of the Sitka times (issued in ms., Sept. 19, 1868); and photographs (Metropolitan Veniaminov, Sir John Franklin, Prince Maksutov, etc.), engravings, and administrative correspondence. Mexican-related items include Mrs. Davis' 1878 diary containing detailed descriptions of an Ohio and Mississippi River steamboat passage, New Orleans, and Mexico City; and signed photographs of President and Mrs. Porfirio Diaz, whom the Davis' visited.

Biographical/Historical Note Career army officer.

Extent 0.4 linear feet (1 box)

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User-Contributed Transcription General Halleck's Sitka party will probably consist of General Alexander and Capt Raymond, US Engrs: Genl. Kirkham or Capt Hoyt, Dr. Keeney, Maj Robert and myself. Fry is such a poor sailor that he yields every sea trip to me, and so we are both satisfied. Mr. Johnson isn't safe yet, but I hope he will come off all right. The Lord only knows who the democrats will put up against Grand and Colfax. It is not very probable that Rousseau will return to this coast. When he left it was with the expectation of returning, but I hear that he has telegraphed friends out here that he is not coming back. Crook went to Portland on last steamer to assume command of the Department of Columbia. Eddy goes East, having been relieved on ?Hodges?.Remember me to Mrs. Davis and to my army and navy friends.Very truly yours.Robert N Scott.General Jeff. C. DavisUS Army.right margin Col R N Scott

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Transcription Note This document was transcribed by volunteers as part of the Newberry Transcribe crowdsourcing initiative.

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Call Number VAULT Ayer MS 3057

BibID 991296448805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 2213px × 2777px 17.61 MB

Filename 991296448805867_Ayer_MS_3057_FL003_00006.tif

Unique Identifier NL11E5ZJ

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