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JEFFERSON DAVIS A.L.S.

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JEFFERSON DAVIS A.L.S.
<b>45. JEFFERSON DAVIS </b>(1808 - 1889) President of the Confederacy who led his armies beyond the surrender at Appomattox. Fine content war-date A.L.S. "<i>Jeffer: Davis</i>" 1p. 8vo., Richmond, Sep. 15, 1861 to Confederate agent and alleged Lincoln assassination conspirator Beverly Tucker. In part: "<i>...I have repeatedly thought of the proposition of Mr. Gifford & yourself, a copy of which you sent me. I expected it to be submitted for a decision. If the public interest does not require that arrangement to be made, I will remember your offer of personal service and be assured of the pleasure it will give me to contribute to your personal welfare...</i>". Tucker later served as a Confederate agent in Canada, and after the murder of Lincoln, he was charged with conspiracy in the plot. Tucker fled to Mexico, returning to the United States in 1872. Near fine.<b>$2,000-3,000</b>