2020-09 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2020
DAVIS, Jefferson. (1808-1889) President of the Confederate States of America 1861-65, Senator from Mississippi, Secretary of War 1853-57. Davis was captured by officers in the Union Calvary on May 10, 1865 in Irwinville, Georgia Jefferson Davis Autograph Letter Signed "Jefferson Davis." Two pages, 7.75" x 9.75", Mississippi City, February 4, 1878. The letter discusses some rumors regarding Davis' capture. It reads in part, "…The facts you state in regard to captured treasure are new to me. It is probable that much of it was the property of the Richmond Banks. The item of money captured from 'Jeff. Davis' is unfounded, for the sufficient reason that I had no gold when captured, either private or public…The fact is, my dear Grafts, that I staked all my property and reputation in the defense of State rights and constitutional liberty, as I understood them…" Interesting content since it covers both wartime propaganda and rumor as well as letting us hear Jefferson's sentiments on how his money was invested.
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