President of the Confederacy. ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 8 x 9.75, August 7, 1855. Letter regarding his financial obligation to Dr. H. Stone. 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.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, several pencil notations to top and a bit of light soiling. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
