105. VARINA H. DAVIS Fine A.L.S. "Varina Jefferson Davis", 2p, small 8vo, on black-bordered stationary, New York City, Dec. 27, 1898, to George W. Kemper in Lexington, Kentucky. "My advanced age and the distance to be traversed will, I regret to say prevent my accepting your kind invitation to be present at the hundredth anniversary of Transylvania University which was my husband's beloved Alma Mater to his connection with which he always reverted with pride and pleasure...". Davis went to Jefferson College at Washington, Mississippi, in 1818, and to Transylvania University in 1821. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope addressed in Davis' hand. Portions of the second page and the signature a bit light, else very good $400 - 600