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Jefferson Davis

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Jefferson Davis

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Auction Date:2020 May 13 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:15th Floor WeWork, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page both sides, 8 x 9.5, October 5, 1854. As Secretary of War, Davis writes to to Kentucky Senator John C. Breckinridge. In full: "I have received your letter of the 22'd ult. transmitting a petition of several citizens for the retention of Major Anderson U. S. Army as Governor of the Military Asylum at Hanodsburgh Springs. In reply thereto I have to inform you that the change of Major Anderson's station results from a rule of the Department, lately instituted, that Captains shall not be separated from their companies for the performance of detached duty. Major Anderson is an old friend of mine many years standing and if personal considerations controlled in such matters it would only be necessary for me to know his wishes. Should he apply for a leave of absence, it will be considered as favorably as the exigencies of the service will permit." Matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 14.75; window to frame backing reveals second page of letter. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing.