Vice President of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis (1812–1883). Complete hand-addressed free frank, 5.25 x 3.25, which unfolds to 10 x 8, addressed in Stephens’s hand to “John L. Stephens, Esq., Hamilton, Ga.” and franked in the top right, “Free, A. H. Stephens MC.” Even overall toning, “free” stamp lightly touching signature, a bit of light soiling, and pencil notation to bottom left, otherwise very good condition. R&R COA.
