Description: JEFFERSON DAVIS. Jefferson Davis (1808–1889) was an American military officer and politician who, after serving as a U.S. Congressman, Senator, and Secretary of War, was the first and only president of the Confederacy from 1861 until its collapse at the end of the American Civil War. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY JEFFERSON DAVIS TO HIS ASSISTANT WHO WOULD LATER FIGHT AT THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG Autograph letter signed by, “Jeffn. Davis,” to James R. Hunter acknowledging he has received his earlier correspondence: “I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your’s of the 18th Inst. and to remain very truly yrs.” Hunter served as Davis’ assistant while he was in Congress and Secretary of War and in the 2nd Regiment, Virginia Cavalry during the Civil War, seeing action at the Battles of First Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Siege of Petersburg, and Appomattox Court House. Contains one page on a bifolium, measures 7 by 4.5 inches, created in Washington, DC, and in very fine condition with one small area of foxing, very light soiling, and evidence of mounting on the verso.
Price: 1031.25 USD
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-04T21:10:50.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Industry: Historical
Signed by: Jefferson Davis
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Guaranteed to pass PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
