50. JEFFERSON DAVIS Rare war-date brief A.L.S. "Jeffn Davis" as President of the Confederacy, 1p. oblong 12mo., [Richmond?], Sep. 11, 1862 to Confederate Texas Senator Louis T. Wigfall. In part: "...Dear Sir, When your convenience will permit, please let me see you...". Very lightly toned, mounted. A particularly interesting note in that Wigfall had been strongly opposed to Davis' policies since his election the previous Spring. However, at this point in the war the military situation for the South seemed brighter and perhaps Davis saw the opportunity to win the powerful Texan over to his side. Regardless, throughout the war Wigfall's opposition to Davis never wavered. Wigfall had previously served as a U.S. Senator, resigning in time to view the bombardment of Fort Sumter and to participate in surrender negotiations. $2,000 -3,000