Apr 17, 2012 - Sale 2276

Sale 2276 - Lot 205

Price Realized: $ 750
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
"TIMES OF PETTY JEALOUSY AND IGNOBLE STRIFE" DAVIS, JEFFERSON. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jeffn.Davis," as Colonel, to General John E. Wool, thanking him for the copy of his letter to General Gibson and remarking that it is refreshing to see a prominent figure praising his commander. 1 1/2 pages, 8vo, with integral address leaf addressed in his hand; minor scattered soiling, docketing to third page at upper edge. (AKF) Saltillo, 25 March 1847
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". . . In these times of petty jealousy and ignoble strife for public approbation it is quite refreshing to see one so prominent in the scenes you described forgetting himself to sustain and commend his commander."