Davis, Jefferson

Autograph letter signed, 2 pages (7 x 4 1/2in.; 177 x 113mm), Memphis, 4 January 1870, to Colonel G.W. Alexander; light soiling, repair to top third of second page. Brown linen portfolio, black morocco spine label.

A reflective President. Jefferson Davis responds to Colonel Alexander about two letters relayed to him: "To most of the evils of life there is a compensating good, and few have had so much occasion to realize this as myself. Could I forget what our country and true liberty has lost, my own misfortunes might soon be forgotten save as the cause of giving me so many noble friends . . . ."