President of the Confederate States of America and Secretary of War under Pierce. ALS, in purple ink, on lined paper, 1 p., 9 x 6 ", Beavoir, Mississippi, August 18, 1882. He writes to M. Fuller.

"My dear sir, Accept my thanks for yours of the 15th inst. The Five Volumes of the Report of the Paris Exposition for 1878 have arrived safely. This attention...of our friend Hon D.W. Voorhis adds to my...obligations but could not increase the esteem and affection with which I regard him..."

His reference is to Daniel Wolsey Voorhees, Congressman from Indiana, active on committees on elections, appropriations, revision of law and judiciary. In excellent condition. (#PVP1105)