Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 [Signed endorsement, "J.D."]

GLC01079

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GLC#
GLC01079
Type
Documents
Date
December 12, 1861
Author/Creator
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Title
[Signed endorsement, "J.D."]
Place Written
Jackson, Mississippi
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Confederate President Jefferson Davis endorsement signed (with initials) on the top of the first page in pencil. "Sectry of Treasry - Has not this matter been attended to on a former letter? J.D." Written on a signed autograph letter from Mississippi Governor Pettus to Jefferson Davis requesting money to cover the costs of raising and arming Confederate troops. The national government in Richmond had allocated monies to reimburse local governments for that purpose.

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