Confederate Autographs and Documents:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 1534° |
 |
Jefferson Davis. Folded cover with "Emory Ms. July 22" ms. postmark
and matching "Paid 10" addressed to Jefferson Davis at Richmond Va.,
docketed and signed on back in Davis's hand, reads "Enquiring
whether they as tanners are exempt from military service Confederate and
State, Respectfully referred to Gov. Pettus for such action as may be
proper in this case." dated Aug. 2, 1862, Very Fine and very rare, this
is the only recorded example used from the Emory post office, with 1993
C.S.A. certificate |
E. 500-750 |
1,600.00 |
| 1535 |
|
 Jerome Bonaparte. Brother
of Napoleon, King of Westphalia, 1pp ALS and addressed to Colonel Robert
E. Lee, contents discuss his sending a pendant, and gives the greeting
of his parents, dated "Balto. Dec. 10/58", fresh and Very Fine, a
most unusual item (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
275.00 |
| 1536 |
|
Slave Documents. Approximately 15 documents (some multi-pages)
related to slaves including bills of sale, lists, legal documents, etc.,
some of Arkansas origin, generally Fine condition, worth close examination |
E. 1,500-2,000 |
1,300.00 |
