Davis, Jefferson to Joseph Francis, 14 April 1887
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 7
Scope and Contents
Writing for her husband, Varina Davis commends and congratulates Francis for receiving recognition from Congress for devising a method to corrugate the strength of the iron in a lifeboat without affecting its lightness: "I rejoice that your own country has at last added its recognition to that of foreign powers." Signed by Varina for Jefferson Davis.
Dates
- Creation: 14 April 1887
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.50 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Acquisition method
Purchase
Repository Details
Part of the Eastern Kentucky University Libraries, Research Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository