Jefferson Davis' autographs straddle the Civil War. His service in the Mexican War and on the political scene prior to the Civil War are all features of his correspondence.
Wardate letter as Confederate President
“The bonds of community independence, the supremacy of law, and adherence to the Constitution as it was interpreted by those who made it”
It was quite likely used by operatives in Canada, where the plot to kidnap Abraham Lincoln is known to have been advanced
An important Mexican War date letter describing the situation of the armies, the details of the negotiations, and his assessment of the American options
From the South Carolina Secession Convention floor documenting the original call for secession and the formation of the Confederacy
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