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Champion Prize Fight Envelope—Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds; 2nd Round., 1861

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSSP 2011-2

Scope and Contents

Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in the boxing ring still. Lincoln tears Davis' coattail and pants as Davis flees and stumbles. Union and Confederate spectators comment. The caption reads, "Lincoln: Go back you dog to the junction, I'll call on you there soon/ Davis: Beauregaud, let's fall back on Richmond."

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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