Influential southern clergyman in the Confederacy (1814–1893). Rare war-dated ADS, signed “John Leyburn, Secy. Presbyterian Publication Branch,” one page, 8.5 x 5, April 11, 1864. Pass request reads, in full: “I hereby certify that Mrs. Martha Terry is a worthy & estimable lady, & I have every reason to believe a true friend to the Confederacy. Her husband being in Baltimore, she is anxious to join him.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, paper loss to left edge, mounting remnants to reverse and some mild toning. RR Auction COA.
