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Foreign News
September 13, 1866
The Oxford Falcon
Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
The Richmond Examiner suggests Jefferson Davis may soon be paroled due to his poor health, as confirmed by surgeons; release would end his unjust imprisonment and align with General Lee's peace petition.
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Jefferson Davis.
The Richmond, Va., Examiner, of the 24th, says: "It is considered probable that Mr. Davis will soon be released on parole. Several surgeons, especially commissioned for that purpose have recently examined the physical condition of the prisoner, and upon their report the action of the President depends. It is well known that Mr. Davis is in exceedingly wretched health, declining slowly, yet gradually and surely to the grave, and it is quite impossible that any surgeon, not in fetters, can do otherwise than testify to the fact. The release of Mr. Davis will give joy to millions, will relieve him of unjust and murderous hand-cuffs, and will be fitting sequence of the petition of General Lee for the restoration of peace."
The Richmond, Va., Examiner, of the 24th, says: "It is considered probable that Mr. Davis will soon be released on parole. Several surgeons, especially commissioned for that purpose have recently examined the physical condition of the prisoner, and upon their report the action of the President depends. It is well known that Mr. Davis is in exceedingly wretched health, declining slowly, yet gradually and surely to the grave, and it is quite impossible that any surgeon, not in fetters, can do otherwise than testify to the fact. The release of Mr. Davis will give joy to millions, will relieve him of unjust and murderous hand-cuffs, and will be fitting sequence of the petition of General Lee for the restoration of peace."
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Jefferson Davis
Release On Parole
Health Condition
Prisoner Examination
General Lee Petition
What entities or persons were involved?
Jefferson Davis
General Lee
The President
Where did it happen?
Richmond, Va.
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Richmond, Va.
Event Date
The 24th
Key Persons
Jefferson Davis
General Lee
The President
Outcome
probable release on parole due to wretched health
Event Details
The Richmond Examiner reports that Jefferson Davis is likely to be released on parole soon, based on examinations by commissioned surgeons confirming his declining health. The release would relieve him of hand-cuffs and follow General Lee's petition for peace.