Saltus, J. Sanford x Elder, T.L. sale of 3.11.1910 lot # 552; J. W. Scott; Ebenezer Locke Mason, Jr.; Dr. B. F. Taylor (according
to Breen)
Subjects
Series: Liberty Seated
Notes
Note: Four known. This specimen is believed to be that retained by New Orleans Mint Chief Coiner Dr. B. F. Taylor; see Fuller for
more info. The Society has a letter from Jefferson Davis: Beauvois, P.O. Harrison Co. Miss. May 10th 1879. Sir,I had a Confederate
coin, it was in my wife's trunk when it was rifled by the Federal Officers sent on boardthe prison ship on which she was detained
at Hampton Roads before and after my confinement in Fortress Monroe. The coin, some medals and other valuables were stolen
at that time, whether the coin be the same which has been offered to you as a duplicate I cannot say, it is however not true
as published that it is now in my possession. Regretting that I cannot give you more exact information on the particular subject
of your enquiry I am Respectfully, Jefferson Davis
