^#1909 ^Lot 1970 Jefferson Davis

AQS on a 3.75 x 3.5 off-white sheet. Davis writes: “The inalienable rights of man may be entrusted to agents, but the God given endowments cannot be righteously surrendered.” Signed at the conclusion, “Jefferson Davis, February 5, 1883.” Sheet is affixed to an identical size sheet of heavier stock. In very good condition, with writing and signature a couple shades light, but completely legible, some scattered light toning and wrinkling, and mounting remnants to reverse. Accompanied by an unsigned CDV portrait.