DAVIS, Jefferson. ALS ("Jefferson Davis") to G.T. Freeman, Memphis, Tenn., 25 November 1869. 2 pp., 8o. About two and a half years after his release from prison by the Federal government, Davis rejects a proposed "endowment for myself and my family," noting, "It is true as you feared that all my property was lost and nothing had been restored to me, but now I am permitted to engage in the ordinary business of life, and the Carolina Insurance Co....has made me its first officer and fixed the salary at an amount which which will be adequate to my wants...I feel rich in such love as that manifested, and rejoice...in the confirmation it gives to the proud confidence in our People, which was my consolation in bitterest trials. Please give my thanks to those who acted with you..."