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Lot #317
Jefferson Davis Civil War-Dated Letter Signed to the Confederate Congress, on an "appropriation required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs"

As president of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis seeks an "appropriation required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs"

Estimate: $2500+

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As president of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis seeks an "appropriation required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs"

LS, signed "Jefferson Davis," one page, 7.75 x 6.75, January 17, 1864. Letter from Richmond to "the Senate and House of Representatives," in full: "I herewith submit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of War, covering an estimate for additional appropriation required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs." In fine condition, with light soiling, faint toning, and tastefully trimmed edges.

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