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Jeff's last shift. Capture of Jeff. Davis, May 10th, 1865, at Irwinsville, GA



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    Jeff's last shift. Capture of Jeff. Davis, May 10th 1865, at Irwinsville, Ga

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    Printers: J.H. Bufford & Co.

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