President Jefferson Davis (Confederate States of America) Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA)
Born: June 03, 1808 in Fairview, Kentucky
Died: December 06, 1889 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Biography
JEFFERSON DAVIS (1808-1889), the only President of the Confederate States of America (1861-1865), had been Secretary of War in the Cabinet of President Franklin Pierce from 1853-1857. A West Pointer and veteran of the Mexican War battles of Monterrey and Buena Vista (under Zachary Taylor), Davis was also an experienced legislator. He represented Mississippi in the House (1845-1846) and the Senate (1847-1851, 1857-1861) leaving the U.S. Senate after his state seceded. After the Civil War, Davis was charged with treason and other crimes and imprisoned at Fortress Monroe. Denied the trial he demanded, Davis' treatment brought outcries from admirers in both the North and the South, and he was finally released on bond.
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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1862 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 258505Autograph endorsement signed by Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederate States, forwarding a letter from Thomas J. Green about Confederate soldiers carrying weapons home. John H. Winder adds a note on the verso, dated March 17, 1862.Price: $6,500.00
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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/02/1869 - HFSID 44185Autograph letter signed: "Jefferson Davis", dated March 2, 1869, from London, addressing W. H. Gregory. Davis expresses regret for his tardiness at the House of Commons and describes his appreciation for witnessing a speech by Mr. Gladstone. A copy accompanies the original letter.
Price: $2,200.00
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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/27/1848 - HFSID 32081Autograph letter signed: "Jeffn Davis" as U.S. Senator, dated May 27, 1848, discussing bounty land claims for a fellow soldier. Davis provides guidance on required documentation for pension eligibility, emphasizing his connection and support as a fellow soldier.
Price: $2,800.00
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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/14/1865 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 33036Letter signed by Jefferson Davis, dated April 14, 1865, providing instructions to General Beauregard. Autographed with the initials "J.D." on a telegram form. Includes a detailed message regarding railroad repairs, highlighting a significant moment after General Lee's surrender.
Price: $12,000.00
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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - HAIR STRANDS - HFSID 250640Hair consists of seven authenticated strands of Jefferson Davis' hair mounted on a page with a handwritten statement from Thomas Placide, dated September 21, 1867. The item includes provenance details confirming its historical significance.
Sale Price $2,050.00
$2,400.00
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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 01/17/1856 - HFSID 16525Manuscript letter signed by Jeffn Davis as Secretary of War, dated January 17, 1856, addressed to Hon. C. J. Faulkner. Discussing staffing at the Harper's Ferry Armory, the letter reflects pre-Civil War tensions and Davis's administrative role.
Price: $4,000.00
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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 09/15/1881 - HFSID 1388Manuscript letter signed by Jefferson Davis, dated November 15, 1881, expressing personal reflections and family plans. Addressed to an unnamed recipient, he discusses health issues and hopes for future meetings. Contains references to his wife and daughter, Varina and Winnie.
Sale Price $1,850.00
$2,200.00
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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - PHOTOGRAPH UNSIGNED - HFSID 174504Carte-de-Visite features an unsigned image of Jefferson Davis, captioned with his quote, "Now therefore I Jefferson Davis/President of the Confederate States of America,-/all I want is to be let alone!" relating to his 1865 capture.
Price: $400.00
