Wife of Jefferson Davis (1826–1906) and First Lady of the Confederacy. ALS, one page, 4 x 6.25, embossed personal letterhead, Fortress Monroe, Virginia, July 8, 1866. Letter to an admirer. In full: “I return your photographic cards with one of myself which is a better likeness—the delay was consequent upon my desire to receive a better likeness of myself which I expected daily, and have now received and enclosed.” Light scattered creases and a label affixed to the top, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Davis, by Charles D. Fredricks & Co. of New York. RR Auction COA.
