Lot 73
Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) President of the Confederate States of America (1861-1865). As U.S. Secretary of War (1853-1857) under President Franklin Pierce, Davis was instrumental in modernizing the U.S. army into a more efficient fighting machine. Autograph letter signed, one page, on ruled paper engraved Beauvoir, Harrison Co., Miss., April 25, 1880. To Miss T.E. Morgan of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. "My dear Miss Morgan, Your very gratifying letter was duly received, and I pray you to excuse this unintentional delay of its acknowledgement[sic]. Believe me to be with cordial regard respectfully yours Jefferson Davis."; small tape stains in lower blank area and light show-through from small tape stains on verso. With original transmittal envelope, addressed in the hand of Jefferson Davis and bearing a 3¢ U.S. stamp. Very good. A the time he wrote this letter, Davis was writing The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, which was published in 1881. The lot also includes Two Civil War Envelopes: (1) Union patriotic envelope, full color ship, with "New Hampshire" lettered below;"Miss Liberty" with flag imprinted "For the Union." Pen-cancel 3¢ stamp, but since not bed, no guarantee of postal usage. Great color Charles Magnus engraving, Fine. (2) Confederate used envelope, postmarked Salem, N.C., withy manuscript cancel on 10¢ blue Jefferson Davis stamp (Scott #12). Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
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