JEFFERSON DAVIS (1808-1889) SIGNED HAND WRITTEN LETTER: This is a letter hand written and signed by Jefferson Davis on July 11, 1845. The letter was written at ''Brierfield'' which was his plantation home. It was written to Mr. Payne esquire of New Orleans and discusses his gratefulness for the articles that were sent and mentions the cotton crops being pushed back due to heavy rains. This is one piece of paper that has been folded and only written on the outer and has wax seal remnants. Approx. 10.75'' h x 8.5'' w.
CONDITION: Toning to paper with a few tiny holes that does not affect the legibility.