ALS signed “V. Jefferson Davis,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 9.25, Hotel Gerard letterhead, no date. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I have not had a word from Genl Henry or the sons except a a delightful telegram of congratulations upon my husband’s birthday…Any mark of consideration from the people of Missi makes the sky more blue and the grass more green for me. I wish the sons would ask me to express an opinion about the custodians of the dear old veterans comfort and the preservation of Beauvoir.” Intersecting folds, a noticeable central horizontal crease, moderate to heavy scattered toning, foxing, and soiling, and a few edge chips and tears, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.
