Vice president of the Confederacy (1812–1883) under Jefferson Davis. ALS signed “Alexander H. Stephens,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, August 30, 1850. Letter to John Pendleton. In part: “I had an interview with Mr. Crittenden upon the subject mentioned in your letter. He seemed to take…interest in your future—and I am satisfied he will do all he can…I did not see any other members of the cabinet upon the subject…Toombs and Dawson also saw him upon the same subject…Whether a letter from me to the President would do you any good I very much doubt.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), overall creases and wrinkles, light foxing, and show-through from writing to opposing sides. At the time, Crittenden was serving as attorney general in President Fillmore’s cabinet, and Fillmore appointed Pendleton, a Virginian lawyer, as Chargé d'Affaires to Argentina in 1851. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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