H.G. Manning to speak Aug 2 on his book "Unwavering Duty: Jefferson Davis"

From Mickie Ross, Director Williamson Museum, Georgetown
Posted by Pam Fuchs

You are cordially invited to join us at 6:30 on Tuesday, August 2, as the Sons of Confederate Veterans hold their monthly meeting in the Museum. The guest speaker, H.G. Manning, will discuss his book, "Unwavering Duty: Jefferson Davis". Signed copies will be available for purchase at the meeting.

The book provides the reader with the final days of the Confederate government as Jefferson Davis and his cabinet members are forced to retreat from Richmond. It then follows the Confederate President through the surrender of the armies of General Lee and Johnston, the federal pursuit culminating in his capture and incarceration at Fortress Monroe. At this point, the book provides the 'what if' of history when the federal government, instead of pardoning Davis under the auspices of the 14th Amendment, decides to place him on trial for treason against the United States.