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Jefferson Davis document signed as Secretary of War on 4 February 1857, approximately five years before he became President of the Confederate States of America. This West Point document is printed on Department of War stationery and appoints a William H. Thomson as Cadet. Letter reads in part, ''You are hereby notified that the President of the United States has, this day, conditionally appointed you a Cadet...In January next, you will be examined before the Academic Board''. Four page card-style document measures 7.5'' x 9.25'', signed on the first page by Davis. Intersecting folds, minor staining on bottom of first page, easily framed out, and minor staining on other pages. Very good condition.