2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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A complete ans authentic issue of the New York Tribune, February 23, 1862, 8pp, disbound. From pg 6, “Richmond. Inauguration of Jeff. Davis-Scenes and Ceremonies of the Occasion- Inaugural Address.” Three columns report describes the procession, the Oath of Office and finally President Jefferson Davis’ Inaugural Address. In part; “As a necessity, not a choice, we have resorted to the remedy of separation; and henceforth our energies must be directed to the conduct of our own affairs, and the perpetuity of the Confederacy which we have formed. .... For purposes of defense, the Confederate States may, under ordinary circumstances, rely mainly upon their militia, but it is deemed advisable, in the present condition of affairs, that there should be a well-instructed and disciplined army ... We have changed the constituent parts, but not the system of our Government. The Constitution formed by our fathers is that of these Confederate States, in their exposition of it, and in the judicial construction it has received, we have a light which reveals its true meaning. ... Reverently let us invoke the God of our fathers to guide and protect us in our efforts to perpetuate the principles which, by his blessing, they were able to vindicate, establish and transmit to their posterity, and with a continuance of His favor, ever gratefully acknowledged, we may hopefully look forward to success, to peace, and to prosperity.’ Additionaly, on the same page, is a listing of 357 officers / private Union prisoners released by the Confedercy. Of special interest is the listing of the 10 released NEGROES.
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