Was Jeff Davis 'Delusional'?

[JMadonna]

Jerry,

I think we need to reevaluate the Jewish population of the South during the Civil War era. I have not done a great deal of study on them, but from what I have read, there was a significant amount of them and many were prosperous and well up in society. Also, I think we need to carry the research of Tidwell, Hall, and Gaddy even further when it comes to the role of Benjamin in plots against Lincoln. I think the man was very effective and very dedicated to the Southern cause.

I agree that he was very effective and dedicated. I'll even agree that he head-manned the kidnapping scheme. But I don't believe he ok'd the assassination or Harney plot without Davis' authorization. There is simply no evidence of him ever working behind Davis' back.

As far as the Jewish population all I know is there is no place in Northeast Georgia to get a decent bagel. Up north there's a deli in every other shopping center.