1865 May 27: More Details on the Capture of Jefferson Davis—In a Dress

Originally posted on The Civil War and Northwest Wisconsin:

The following two articles on the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis come from the May 27, 1865, issues of The Polk County Press and The Prescott Journal.

From The Polk County Press:

Capture of Jeff. Davis.

WAR DEP’MT., WASHINGTON, }
May 12, 1865. }

Major Gen. Dix [John A. Dix] :

Official information has reached this Department of the capture of Jeff. Davis and his staff by Col. Prichard [Benjamin D. Pritchard], of the...