Former Democratic congressman (1815–1880) who served as Confederate Secretary of War. ALS signed “James A. Seddon, Secy. of War,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, CSA War Department letterhead, May 13, 1864. Seddon writes to Major W. V. Taylor, noting the need of certain skills for a prospective official appointee and mentioning Col. Johnson of the president’s staff. Light even toning, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
