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DAVIS, Jefferson (1808-1889). Autograph letter signed ("Jeffn. Davis"). Washington, DC, n.d.

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DAVIS, Jefferson (1808-1889). Autograph letter signed ("Jeffn. Davis"). Washington, DC, n.d.

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DAVIS, Jefferson (1808-1889). Autograph letter signed ("Jeffn. Davis"). Washington, DC, n.d.One page, folio, 4 1/2 x 7 in. Creased at folds, some staining, adhesive residue to back page from previous display. Davis writes to James R. Hunter to acknowledge the receipt of his earlier letter. Based on the Washington, DC location, this letter was likely written during Davis's time as Secretary of War or US Senator. This lot is located in Cincinnati.Property from the Augustana Collection

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DAVIS, Jefferson (1808-1889). Autograph letter signed ("Jeffn. Davis"). Washington, DC, n.d.

Name: DAVIS, Jefferson (1808-1889). Autograph letter signed (\"Jeffn. Davis\"). Washington, DC, n.d.
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Price: 375 USD
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