Lot 2927
Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, free franked endorsed "Jeffn Davis, Sec. of War" on ca. 1855 cover addressed in Davis' handwriting to his father-in-law W,B, Howell in New Orleans, La., with "Washington D.C., Free, Jan 5" cds, reverse with signet monogram "JD" impression in wax seal; some minor tone spots, still Very Fine, ex-Palazolo.Estimate $300 - 400.
Jefferson F. Davis was an American politician who served as the first and only president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865. He represented Mississippi in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party before the American Civil War. He was the United States Secretary of War from 1853 to 1857.
Current Opening Bid: $150