51. JEFFERSON DAVIS Scarce war date A.E.S. on a 2" x 3" slip of paper, [Richmond], Aug. 4, 1864. Davis writes an endorsement, "Approved as recommended Jeffn Davis 4 Aug. 1864" on a slip removed from a larger document just below the signature of Confederate Secretary of War JAMES SEDDON (1815-1880). Seddon's signature affected by an irregularly-torn upper edge. Very good condition. $1,500-2,000