In April 1865 the Civil War was over for most Americans; including the more than 600;000 soldiers; North and South; who died from wounds or disease. Confederate President Jefferson Davis and much of his administration had fled Richmond; accompanied by an escort of cavalry; various hangers-on; and all that was left of the treasury. With the Davis party was a navy paymaster; James S. Semple. In Washington; Georgia; a small town untouched by the war; he was entrusted with $86;000 in gold coin and bullion (about $1 million in today's money) and disappeared into the night. The treasure was secured in the false bottom of a carriage. The Rebel and the Rose"" reveals for the first time what happened to the Confederate gold; until now a mystery.
#315958 in Books Artisan Publishers 2016-10-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 1.20 x 7.70l; .0 #File Name: 1579656943320 pagesArtisan Publishers
Review
