^#1977 ^Lot 2038 Thomas H. Watts

Eighteenth Governor of Alabama from 1863–1865. War-dated manuscript DS, signed “T. H. Watts, Gov. of Ala.,” one lined page, 7.75 x 3, December 8, 1864. From the Executive Department of Alabama, Governor Watts writes, in full: “Let W. J. Green have one gallon whiskey for need purposes on the usual terms,” signed at the conclusion by Watts and Capt. W. R. Richett. In very good condition, with light creasing, scattered spots of toning, and trimmed edges.