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	In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.		In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.

	Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]]. Jones considered Davis a friend since college. Jones communications with Davis led to Jones to be charged with treason and imprisoned. (2) In 1889, long after Jones had been welcomed back into Dubuque society, he was interviewed by writers of the New Orleans Times-Democrat about his memories of his old friend. The article was reprinted in the December 29, 1889 issue of the ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'' on p. 2.		Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]]. Jones considered Davis a friend since college. Jones communications with Davis led to Jones to be charged with treason and imprisoned. (2) In 1889, long after Jones had been welcomed back into Dubuque society, he was interviewed by writers of the New Orleans ''Times-Democrat'' about his memories of his old friend. The article was reprinted in the December 29, 1889 issue of the ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'' on p. 2.

	Although he resigned from the United States Senate only after his home state of Mississippi seceded, Davis led the Confederacy with zeal. His refusal to concede defeat after Gettysburg was one reason he was indicted for treason and served two years in prison before being released in 1867. (3) Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]] of Dubuque. (4)		Although he resigned from the United States Senate only after his home state of Mississippi seceded, Davis led the Confederacy with zeal. His refusal to concede defeat after Gettysburg was one reason he was indicted for treason and served two years in prison before being released in 1867. (3) Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]] of Dubuque. (4)

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	Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]]. Jones considered Davis a friend since college. Jones communications with Davis led to Jones to be charged with treason and imprisoned. (2) In 1889, long after Jones had been welcomed back into Dubuque society, he was interviewed by writers of the New Orleans Times-Democrat about his memories of his old friend. The article was reprinted in the December 29, 1889 issue of the ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'' on p. 2.		Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]]. Jones considered Davis a friend since college. Jones communications with Davis led to Jones to be charged with treason and imprisoned. (2) In 1889, long after Jones had been welcomed back into Dubuque society, he was interviewed by writers of the New Orleans Times-Democrat about his memories of his old friend. The article was reprinted in the December 29, 1889 issue of the ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'' on p. 2.

	Although he resigned from the United States Senate only after his home state of Mississippi seceded, Davis led the Confederacy with zeal. His refusal to concede defeat after Gettysburg was one reason he was indicted for treason and served two years in prison before being released in 1867. (3) Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]] of Dubuque.		Although he resigned from the United States Senate only after his home state of Mississippi seceded, Davis led the Confederacy with zeal. His refusal to concede defeat after Gettysburg was one reason he was indicted for treason and served two years in prison before being released in 1867. (3) Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]] of Dubuque. (4)

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	3. Kaufmann, Bruce, "Jefferson Davis: The Man and the Myth," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 4, 2011, p. 39		3. Kaufmann, Bruce, "Jefferson Davis: The Man and the Myth," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 4, 2011, p. 39

			4. Oldt, Franklin. '''The History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 662

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	[[Image:jeffersondavis.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. Jefferson Davis, then a lieutenant in the United States Army, was ordered to direct the construction of a dam and lumber mill on the Yellow River near McGregor. The mill produced lumber used in the construction of Ft. Crawford at Prairie du Chein. (1)		[[Image:jeffersondavis.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. Jefferson Davis, then a lieutenant in the United States Army, was ordered to direct the construction of a dam and lumber mill on the Yellow River near McGregor. The mill produced lumber used in the construction of Ft. Crawford at Prairie du Chein. (1)

	In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.		In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.

	Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].		Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]]. Jones considered Davis a friend since college. Jones communications with Davis led to Jones to be charged with treason and imprisoned. (2) In 1889, long after Jones had been welcomed back into Dubuque society, he was interviewed by writers of the New Orleans Times-Democrat about his memories of his old friend. The article was reprinted in the December 29, 1889 issue of the ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'' on p. 2.

	~~After~~ his ~~capture at the end~~ of the ~~[[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865,~~ Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]] of Dubuque.		Although he resigned from the United States Senate only after his home state of Mississippi seceded, Davis led the Confederacy with zeal. His refusal to concede defeat after Gettysburg was one reason he was indicted for treason and served two years in prison before being released in 1867. (3) Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]] of Dubuque.

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	1. "Low Water Shows Dam," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 25, 1956, p. 15		1. "Low Water Shows Dam," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 25, 1956, p. 15

			2. "Our Early Years," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 22, 1976, p 49

			3. Kaufmann, Bruce, "Jefferson Davis: The Man and the Myth," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 4, 2011, p. 39

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	[[Image:jeffersondavis.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.		[[Image:jeffersondavis.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. Jefferson Davis, then a lieutenant in the United States Army, was ordered to direct the construction of a dam and lumber mill on the Yellow River near McGregor. The mill produced lumber used in the construction of Ft. Crawford at Prairie du Chein. (1)

			In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.

	Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].		Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].

	After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]] of Dubuque.		After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]] of Dubuque.

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			1. "Low Water Shows Dam," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 25, 1956, p. 15

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	[[Image:jeffersondavis.gif\|~~right~~\|thumb\|250px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.		[[Image:jeffersondavis.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.

	Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].		Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].

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	[[Image:jeffersondavis.gif\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.		[[Image:jeffersondavis.gif\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.

	Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George W.\|George W. JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].		Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].

	After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George ~~Washington~~\|George ~~Washington~~ HEALEY]] of Dubuque.		After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]] of Dubuque.

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	After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George Washington\|George Washington HEALEY]] of Dubuque.		After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George Washington\|George Washington HEALEY]] of Dubuque.

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	[[Image:~~jefersondavis~~.gif\|~~left~~\|thumb\|~~150px~~\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.		[[Image:jeffersondavis.gif\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.

	Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George W.\|George W. JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].		Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George W.\|George W. JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].

	After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George Washington\|George Washington HEALEY]] of Dubuque.		After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George Washington\|George Washington HEALEY]] of Dubuque.

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	DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.		[[Image:jefersondavis.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.

	Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George W.\|George W. JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].		Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George W.\|George W. JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].

	After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George Washington\|George Washington HEALEY]] of Dubuque.		After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George Washington\|George Washington HEALEY]] of Dubuque.

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	[[Image:~~jefersondavis~~.gif\|~~left~~\|thumb\|~~150px~~\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.		[[Image:jeffersondavis.gif\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Jefferson Davis]]DAVIS, Jefferson. (Fairview, KY, June 3, 1808-New Orleans, IA, Dec. 6, 1889). President of the Confederate States of America. In 1832 Davis, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was ordered to the [[LEAD]] mines of Dubuque to prevent whites from occupying land still belonging to Native Americans.

	Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George W.\|George W. JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].		Davis again played a major role in Dubuque history when in 1852 as secretary of war he was convinced by Senator [[JONES, George W.\|George W. JONES]] into making a third appropriation for work on the Dubuque [[ICE HARBOR]].

	After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George Washington\|George Washington HEALEY]] of Dubuque.		After his capture at the end of the [[CIVIL WAR]] on May 10, 1865, Davis was led to prison by a guard of one hundred Union soldiers including [[HEALEY, George Washington\|George Washington HEALEY]] of Dubuque.