The Trials and Trial of Jefferson Davis.
Richmond: John West, 1900. First. WRAPPERS. Overall VG. Wraps has been folded vertically making a fold mark This does not interfere with the text. / None. Item #585
This is a reading given by Blackford at the 12th meeting of the Virginia Bar Association at Old Point Comfort, VA 7/17-19, 1900.
It is very detailed which begins with Davis' capture, incarceration at Fortress Monroe and all the legal maneuvers attempting to get him to trial for treason. His circumstances at Fortress Monroe are given in great detail. He was subsequently released under the blanket amnesty order of President Johnson
Blackford may have been better known for his military writings about units from and military activities in and around Lynchburg.
Not in Nevins.
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