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Lot #331
Jefferson Davis Civil War-Dated Letter Signed

Scarce Civil War–dated executive dispatch by Jefferson Davis to the Confederate House of Representatives, amidst a "secret session"

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Scarce Civil War–dated executive dispatch by Jefferson Davis to the Confederate House of Representatives, amidst a "secret session"

LS, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, September 16, 1862. Letter from the "Executive Mansion, Richmond," to the "House of Representatives, Confederate States," marked "Confidential." In full: "I transmit herewith for the information of the House in secret session the report prepared by the Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the House adopted on the 1st instant." Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and biographical caption to an overall size of 25 x 25. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #689 - Ended April 17, 2024





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