Jeff's March on Washington

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Title: Jeff's March on Washington
Date Created: 1861-1865
Description: Zouave solider marching Jefferson Davis to Washington D.C. Caption: "Zouave - Uncle Abe will be glad to see you." At the bottom: "Jeffs March on Washington. His courage kept up to the 'sticking point.'"
Topical Subject(s): United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Geographical Subject(s): United States
Note: During the American Civil War, many Northern and Southern volunteer regiments adopted the name Zouave, which originally described French Army soldiers stationed in North Africa. Zouave soldiers were known for their unique and elaborate uniforms before the Union and Confederacy armys adopted standard uniforms.
Language: eng
Extent: 3"x5.5"
Type of Resource: still image
Source: Printed envelope, 3 x 5.5 inches, Alfred S. Lippman Collection of Civil War postal covers, Manuscripts Collection 993, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Publisher: Howard-Tilton Memorial Library. Louisiana Research Collection.
Rights: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Contact Information: specialcollections@tulane.edu