LS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 7.5 x 9, February 2, 1854. Letter to A. M. Newman, in full: "I have received your letter of the 5th ulto. asking my aid in obtaining for you some cotton seed from the Gila River, and in reply have to inform you that, your request will be communicated to some Officer of the Army in that country who may have an opportunity to collect the seed, which, when received at the Department, will be promptly transmitted to you." Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 15. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and light toning to the letter, and moderate foxing to the mat.
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