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Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) to Francis W. Pickens re: introducing Maj. Whiting, to survey Charleston forts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03308 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) Place Written: Montgomery Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 February 1861 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 21 x 14 cm Order a Copy

Written as President of the Confederate States, to Gov. Pickens of South Carolina. Docketed by Pickens on the verso.

Montgomery
Feb. 23 1861
Hon. F.W. Pickens
My dear sir
This will be presented by Major Whiting a military engineer who possesses my entire confidence and who will examine the works of Charleston Harbor as heretofore agreed upon between us.
When I receive the report of Maj. Whiting you will hear further from me.

In the meantime I am very
Respectfully & truly yours
Jefferson Davis

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