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Cigar Case, 1861

 Item
Identifier: id134100

Scope and Contents

One cigar case, composed of two pieces that fit together. Given to Francis Jerdone III by President Jefferson Davis at Bloomsbury, Orange County, Virginia when Davis and Gen. Robert E. Lee were entertained there during the War of 1861. Top piece measures 2.75x5x.75 inches; bottom piece measures 2.5x5x.5 inches. Fair condition; dirty with burn marks. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2928829275/.Transferred from Box 18 of Jerdone Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 2. Mss. 39.1J47.A03

Dates

  • Creation: 1861

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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