{"product_id":"confederate-president-jefferson-davis-signed-cut-display-psa","title":"Confederate President Jefferson Davis Signed Cut Display PSA","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"130\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eJefferson Davis Cut Signature – PSA\/DNA Certified Authentic Auto #85882738\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eThis historic display features an authentic cut signature of \u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eJefferson Davis (1808–1889)\u003c\/strong\u003e, professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA. The signature is executed in light brown ink on a neatly trimmed piece of period paper and is attractively paired with a portrait of Davis, creating an elegant presentation within the PSA holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eDespite the naturally light ink, the signature remains legible and reads \u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e\"Respectfully, Jefferson Davis,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e indicating that it was clipped from a larger document or letter. The inclusion of the courteous closing adds historical character beyond a simple signature. The accompanying portrait enhances the overall display while the secure PSA holder provides long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eThe PSA\/DNA label identifies the item as \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e\"CUT – JEFFERSON DAVIS – AUTHENTIC AUTO\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears certification number \u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e85882738\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eJefferson Davis served as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003ePresident of the Confederate States of America\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1861 until the Confederacy's collapse in 1865. Prior to the Civil War, Davis enjoyed a distinguished career in United States public service. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he served with distinction in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eMexican-American War\u003c\/strong\u003e, represented Mississippi in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, and served as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eUnited States Secretary of War\u003c\/strong\u003e under President Franklin Pierce from 1853 to 1857.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eAs Confederate president, Davis oversaw the political and military administration of the Southern war effort throughout the Civil War. Following the Confederate surrender, he was imprisoned for approximately two years at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eFort Monroe\u003c\/strong\u003ebefore being released on bail in 1867. Although indicted for treason, he was never brought to trial. During his later years, Davis authored \u003cem data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eThe Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government\u003c\/em\u003e, defending the Confederate cause and providing his account of the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eAuthenticated and encapsulated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003ePSA\/DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eAuthentic Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003eCertification Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e85882738\u003c\/strong\u003e. The autograph is securely housed in PSA's tamper-evident holder, preserving both the signature and portrait display while ensuring long-term protection and confidence in its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzsrtc\" data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eAuthentic signatures of Jefferson Davis remain among the most sought-after Confederate autographs due to his central role in one of the defining chapters of American history. This example, featuring the complete closing \u003cstrong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003e\"Respectfully, Jefferson Davis,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e along with PSA\/DNA authentication and an attractive portrait presentation, offers collectors a compelling and historically significant addition to any Civil War, Confederate, or nineteenth-century American autograph collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3584\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3584\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907214753955,"sku":"EB-168548424925","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7509\/6227\/files\/57_7f7c530b-b04a-4144-b2b6-01f945e88031.jpg?v=1784512574","url":"https:\/\/historicalautographsgallery.com\/products\/confederate-president-jefferson-davis-signed-cut-display-psa","provider":"H.A.G.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}