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Jefferson Davis Signed CDV Photo
Confederate President, Jefferson Davis signed CDV portrait photo. Signed boldly in black fountain pen, ”Jeffn Davis”. Photograph was taken by C.R. Rees & Bro. in Richmond, Virginia, capital of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. CDV measures 2.375” x 4”. Trimmed right edge and some foxing, otherwise near fine. Sold for $2,250.
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Jefferson Davis Autograph Letter Signed — ”…many thanks for your…invitation to attend the Reunion of the Survivors of the 3d Georgia Regiment…”
Jefferson Davis autograph letter signed. Letter dated 25 July 1887 is addressed to Col. Snead and reads in part, ”…many thanks for your…invitation to attend the Reunion of the Survivors of the 3d Georgia Regiment…pertaining to ‘men who still love the cause for which they fought’…” 2pp. letter on two delicate sheets of ruled linen stationery measures 5.5” x 9”. Pencil notation with Davis’ name to verso of one sheet, and slight separation at fold intersections, else near fine. Sold for $1,628.
Jefferson Davis Excellent & Rare Confederate Content Autograph Quotation Signed — ”…must be evident to even a careless observer of our race…”
Jefferson Davis autograph quotation signed from his book, ”The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government.” This lengthy quotation from the former Confederate President’s memoir was made ”To the Ladies of the Fair at Bangor, with the respects of Jefferson Davis.” In full: ”That the affection, the mutual desire for the mutual good, which existed among our Fathers, may be weakened in succeeding generations by the Denial of right and by hostile demonstrations, until the equality guaranteed but not secured within the Union, may be sought for without it; must be evident to even a careless observer of our race. It is time to be up and doing. There is yet time to remove the causes of dissension and alienation, which are now distracting, and have for years past divided the country.” Single page measures 5” x 6.5”. Undated, though circa 1885. Matted with an engraving of Davis to an overall size of 13.75” x 11”. Toning to paper, otherwise near fine. Sold for $1,562.
Jefferson Davis Document Signed as Secretary of War in 1857 — Davis Tells West Point Student That ”…the President of the United States has…conditionally appointed you a Cadet…”
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. Sold for $1,000.
Jefferson Davis Autograph Letter Signed in Response to General William Sherman Calling Him a Conspirator — ”…Sherman’s speech…which bore the slander…”
Interesting autograph letter signed by former Confederate President Jefferson Davis, in response to an ”infamous assault” made on him by General William Tecumseh Sherman. Dated 6 November 1884 from Beauvoir, Mississippi, Davis responds to a speech that Sherman made in which he accused Davis of not only secession, but conspiracy. An excerpt from the speech reads, ”…I have seen letters that few others have seen, and have heard conversations that cannot be repeated, and I tell you that Jeff. Davis never was a secessionist. He was a conspirator. He did not care for separation from the United States. His object was to get a fulcrum from which to operate against the United States, and if he had succeeded he would to-day be the master spirit of the continent and you [Northern citizens] would be slaves…” After reading this speech, published in the St. Louis Republican, Davis writes to his friend, Thomas Reynolds, former Confederate governor of Missouri during the Civil War: ”…The infamous assault which, by published report, Genl Sherman recently made upon me has seemed to me to require a very pointed retort and I have therefore addressed the enclosed letter to the Editor of the St. Louis Republican, but as I have not the presence of his personal acquaintance it may be that he would not be disposed to insert it unless presented by someone with whom he was acquainted. Will you therefore do me the favor to send, or hand it to him so that the notice of Sherman’s speech may go out through the same channel which bore the slander…Jefferson Davis”. Two page letter on a single sheet measures 5” x 8”. Mr. Reynolds apparently gave the letter to the Editor, as docketing regarding its receipt appears on the verso. In very good condition, with interesting post-Civil War content as the country sought to understand and lay blame for the devastating war. Sold for $938.
Jefferson Davis Autograph Letter Signed — ”…draw on me now for half the amount but I must ask you to wait until say the end of the month for the balance…” — With PSA/DNA COA
Autograph letter signed by Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Dated 7 August 1855, letter reads in full: ”Your departure was earlier than I supposed from your letter it would be, therefore I failed to see you. Yours from New York has been received and I reply, draw on me now for half the amount but I must ask you to wait until say the end of the month for the balance. Very truly yours, Jeffn Davis”. Single page written in black ink measures 8” x 9.75”. Intersecting folds with several pencil notations to top and a bit of light soiling, else very good condition. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $880.
Jefferson Davis Endorsement Signed as Secretary of War — Regarding the Manufacturing of Fire Arms by Inventor Eli Whitney
Jefferson Davis endorsement signed as Secretary of War, dated 3 November 1855. Davis here endorses the opinion of Colonel H.K. Craig, the author of the three page letter. Craig gives his opinion on claims by inventor Eli Whitney, Jr. on ”improvements in the manufacture of Fire Arms”. Whitney was previously awarded a contract to manufacture rifles for the federal government and had applied to Davis for another contract. Letter reads in part, ”…In February 1853 Mr. Whitney preferred a similar claim to the War Department, using nearly the identical arguments in its favor…the contract there given to Mr. Whitney was intended to be a final one…” Davis signs on the verso, below the words ”Concurred in” written in another hand: ”Jefferson Davis / Sec. of War. / 3d. Nov. 1855.” Toning along folds of 7.75” x 9.75” 2pp. card style letter. Also tape repairs to tears. Overall in very good condition. Pre-certified by PSA/DNA. Sold for $832.
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Jefferson Davis Autograph Sold
Here is a Jefferson Davis signed photo we have sold in the past: Jefferson Davis Signed CDV Photo — With University Archives COA Confederate President, Jefferson Davis signed CDV portrait photo. Signed boldly in black fountain pen, ”Jeffn Davis”. Photograph was taken by C.R. Rees & Co. in Richmond, Virginia, capital of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. With blind-embossed CSA seal on front and verso. Photo and mount measures 2.375” x 3.875”. Very good to near fine condition. With University Archives COA. Sold for $3,500.- Appraise Jefferson Davis autograph.
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