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Henry Winter Davis papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0286
Abstract

This collection contains the manuscript autobiography of Henry Winter Davis (1817-1865), covering his early life at Annapolis, Kenyon College, and University of Virginia. Also included is a letter from Abraham Lincoln, March 18, 1863, "not for publication", stressing importance of agreement among those U. S. Representatives supporting the Union, with regard to election of House Speaker.

Dates: 1817 - 1863