The President of the Confederate States of America along with many of his Cabinet members fled Richmond after Lee evacuated Petersburg. Jefferson Davis was on the run from the evening of April 2 until May 10. After his capture by Union cavalry, Davis was transported to Fortress Monroe being held prisoner for two years. This class examines the escape from Richmond, the capture, the imprisonment as well as the treason trial that never happened. We will also discuss Jefferson Davis's post war life.

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