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Champion Prize Fight Envelope—Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds; 1st Round., 1861

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSSP 2011-1

Scope and Contents

Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis face each otiher in a boxing ring. Outside the ring on Lincoln's side are Union troops with cannons, generals, statesmen; on Davis' side are generals, statesmen, cotton, dogs, and enslaved peoples. The caption reads, "Lincoln: I use no more force than necessary./ Davis: Let me alone!" Written on reverse in pencil "Set 1 of 5."

Dates

  • Creation: 1861

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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