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CSA Senator Wm S Oldham of TX ALS to Jeff Davis

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CSA Senator Wm S Oldham of TX ALS to Jeff Davis
<B>Confederate Senator William S. Oldham of Texas Autograph Letter Signed,</B></I> "<I>W. S. Oldham</B></I>", one page, 7.5" x 10", Richmond, Virginia, February 13, 1865 to Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Virginia with verso annotation in Davis's hand: "<I>W. S. Oldham about secret service &C &C J D</B></I>". The letter reads: "<I>I enclose herewith a letter from Professor McCulloch, in reference to the subject upon which Senator Johnson of Va and I called upon you. Did I not feel so confident that those conditions to which Professor M refers can be made a most potent element in the defense of our country at this time, I would not urge the subject upon your consideration, but being so impressed by what I have seen and know, I regard it my duty to urge it upon your attention. After you shall have perused the letter enclosed, please return it to me and oblige.</B></I>" One marginal stain, overall very fine condition.<BR><BR>It is quite possible that Oldham is here referring to the induction of slaves into Confederate service.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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