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Box 1

 Container

Contains 1 Result:

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: 1861