Sale 5005Completed: January 25, 2025
January Internet Auction
Lots 61—171
Stampless Postal History by State
Lot 61
Dadeville Ala., Apr 15, cds with matching " PAID 5 " straightline on 1862 blue folded letter to his excellency John Gill Shorter, Governor of Alabama, Montgomery Ala., letter asking for residents to be released from military muster duties until crops are made, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(John Gill Shorter, Governor of Alabama).Realized: $140
Lot 62
Mobile Ala. Jan 15, 1863, bold double-circle cds with matching "5" in Double-Circle rating on embossed ladies' cover endorsed from " Private Storey, Col. Bucks Reg. " back home to Mantua, Alabama, magenta " Due 5c " rating; reduced slightly at left and some erosion, "look" notation, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. E var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(Col. William Amos Buck, CSA).Realized: $55
Lot 63
Selma, Ala. Jul 6, cds with bold " PAID " and " 5 " rating handstamps on yellow cover with military address to Dr. William Taylor, surgeon, Col Woods Regiment, Alabama Volunteers, Pensacola, Florida ; tiny bit of flap missing, Very Fine, appears to be the CSA catalog listing example .
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(Gen. Sterling Alexander Martin Wood, CSA).Realized: $130
Lot 64
Hillsboro, Ark. Mar 1, sharp cds with "Paid" and "5" in Circle rating handstamp on cover with military address to Milton S. Keesee, Clarksville Arkansas, Capt. Jones Company, Church Hill's Regt., Please to forward to the Regt. ; creasing and wear, partial flap, Fine and scarce.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $600.
(Gen. Thomas James Churchill, CSA).Realized: $140
Lot 65
Little Rock, Ark, May 5, 1863, double-circle datestamp and matching "10" cent due rating on brown cover endorsed " Soldier's Letter, Rich. A. Gaines, Majr. Musser's Batt., Frosts Brig. Ms. Vol. Inftry " addressed to Mr. M.A.C. Gaines, Care of Jas. Sutton Jr. Esq., Richmond, Virginia; tape stain and edge wear, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. E ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $400.
(Gen. Daniel Marsh Frost, CSA & Col. Richard H. Musser, CSA).Realized: $100
Lot 66
Little Rock, Ark. May 29, 1863, double-circle datestamp with "10" rating handstamp on orange cover to Van Buren Ark., endorsed " Forwarded by P.H. Hq G.S. Shibley, King Regt. Fagan Brigade " at left; some flap tears and upper right corner mend, small stain at left, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. E ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $400.
(Gen. James Fleming Fagan, CSA & Col. James P King, CSA).Realized: $85
Lot 67
"Brooksville Fla. Novr. 23, 1861", manuscript postmark with matching " Paid 5 " rating on buff cover to Tallahassee, Florida; slight wear and bottom edge stain, Very Fine, ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.
The CSA catalog does not list the "Paid 5" rating, only "Pd 5c".Realized: $130
Lot 68
Flemington Fla. Dec 26, 1864, cds with ms. "26" day and matching "Paid 10" rating handstamp on gray cover to Anderson C.H., S.C.; cover flaws, flap mostly missing, Fine, ex-Kohn, Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $750.
** References: Illustrated in Briggs on p. 77.Realized: $160
Lot 69
Houston, Fla. Mar 1862, cds with matching bold " Paid 5 " rating handstamp on March 27, 1862 folded letter to Tallahassee, Florida concerning land office payment, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $750.Realized: $140
Lot 70
Jacksonville, Flor. Dec 27, sharp cds with matching " Paid " and " 5 " rating handstamps on buff cover to Lieut. Winston Stephens, Fernandina, Florida; reduced at left and stain at top, Very Fine strikes, ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $750.Realized: $230
Lot 71
Lake City Fla. Aug 11, serif cds with matching " PAID 10 " two-line handstamp on homemade cover to Welborn Fla.; slightly reduced at left, some edge wear and top edge flaw, Fine and rare serif cds, ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. D ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250+.
*The Lake City Fla. cds with serif letters is a rare postmark known on only three covers and as a Control Mark on two Postmaster Provisional covers.
- References: Illustrated in Briggs on p. 121.
Lot 72
Lake City, Fla. Apr 1, bold cds with matching " Paid 10 " handstamp on orange cover to Lake City Fla., ms. "Chg 29" notation top left; light stain, F.-V.F., ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. D ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250.Realized: $70
Lot 73
Lake City, Fla. Apr 14, cds with matching " DUE 10 " rating handstamp on soldier's cover endorsed "D.B., Col. of Engineers" addressed to his wife, Thomson's X Roads Va.; no flap and reduced slightly at top, F.-V.F., ex-Malpass, Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. F ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350.Realized: $100
Lot 74
Lake City Fla. Apr 8, sharp serif cds with matching " DUE 10 " straightline on orange buff cover soldier endorsed "L. Stephens, Co. B 2nd Fla. Cavalry" addressed to Lake City Fla., F.-V.F. and rare serif cds.
C.S.A. Catalog No. F ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350.
The Lake City Fla. cds with serif letters is a rare postmark known on only three covers and as a Control Mark on two Postmaster Provisional covers.Realized: $95
Lot 75
Lake City, Fla. Apr 7, cds with matching " DUE 10 " rating handstamp on soldier's cover endorsed "J.W. Pursley, Co. G. 19th Regt, S.C. Vols" addressed to his wife at New Centre S.C.; couple erosion holes bottom left, F.-V.F., ex-Malpass, Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. F ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350.Realized: $100
Lot 76
Madison C.H. Jul 20, cds with bold " Paid 10 " rating on homemade cover to Anderson S.C., ms. "Pd" at upper right, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350.Realized: $100
Lot 77
"Madison Fla. Augt 3", manuscript postmark with matching " Paid 10 " rating on blue cover to Gen. H. Cobb, Quincy, Florida; some math doodling, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.
Howell Cobb (1815-68) was a southern Democrat and served five terms in the US House of Representatives, being the Speaker of the House from 1849 to 1851. He also served as the 40th Governor of Georgia (1851-53) and as a Secretary of the Treasury under President Buchanan (1857-60). He is probably best known as one of the founders of the Confederacy, having served as the President of the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States. In October 1862, Cobb was detached from the Army of Northern Virginia and sent to the District of Middle Florida. He was promoted to Major General Sept 9, 1863, and placed in command of the District of Georgia and Florida.Realized: $75
Lot 78
Madison C.H., Fla. Mar 18, cds with matching " Due 10 " rating handstamp on orange cover endorsed "Soldiers Letter, S.C.R. Palmetto Guard Artillery" at top addressed to Abbeville C.H., S.C.; reverse with extensive note "I am going to Europe - hope that you will have a pleasant journey to S. Fran California…"; flap removed contemporaneously before note written; bit of staining and edge wear, Fine, ex-Littlejohn, Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. D ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350.Realized: $80
Lot 79
Mariana, Fla. Oct 20, cds with matching " Paid 10 " rating handstamp on 1863 blue folded letter to Tallahassee, Florida, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. D ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $750.Realized: $120
Lot 80
"Middleburg F., Aug 29/62", manuscript postmark with matching ms. " Pd/10 " rating on cover to Capt. John Relhard near Jacksonsville; some minor staining, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.Realized: $120
Lot 81
Monticello Flor. Dec 10, partial cds with neat " Paid " and " 5 " rating handstamps on orange cover with military address to Capt. W.D. Mitchel, Savannah Geo. T.C.V.; reduced at right, F.-V.F. and scarce, ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $750.Lot 82
Monticello Flor. Nov 26, cds with matching "Paid 10" rating handstamp on buff cover to Shelby Springs, Alabama, F.-V.F., ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.Realized: $160
Lot 83
Newnansville Fla. "Dec 10", pencil dating with matching " PAID " handstamp and pencil " 10 " rating on orange cover with military address to Capt John Richard, Col. Hopkins Battalion, Chattahoochee, Florida ; some wrinkling and wear, reduced at left with top and part of back missing, Fine and scarce, ex-Briggs . C.S.A. Catalog No. A $750.Lot 84
Newnansville Fla. Jul "15", ms. day with matching ms. "Paid 10" rating on homemade brown cover addressed to Dr. E.J. Eldrindge, Care of Gen. H. Cobb, Macon Ga.; slightly rough opening top right, F.-V.F., ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.Lot 85
Pensacola Fla. Oct 12, cds with matching "Paid 10" in Circle rating handstamp on yellow cover with military address to Capt. William D. Mitchell, Camp Lawton, Savannah Ga . 1861 docketings; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. J ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350.Realized: $90
Lot 86
Pensacolo Fla. Jul 15, cds with matching " Paid " straightline and "5" in Circle rating handstamps on cover to Lenatobia, Miss., ms. "Paid 5cts" notation, original 1861 enclosed letter with some content " …I have heard nothing from congress yet. I don't know what Lincoln is doing about the fight, We hear reports every 2 or 3 days about fights at other points and then hear them contradicted… "; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. F ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250.Realized: $180
Lot 87
Pensacoloa Fla. Sep 2, neat cds with matching "Paid" in Circle and " 5 " rating handstamps on yellow cover to Port Gibson Miss., Very Fine, ex-Weill Bros., Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. E ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350.Realized: $100
Lot 88
Pilatka Fla Oct 1, cds with matching "Paid" and "5" in Circle rating handstamps on covers to Perry's Millls, Georgia, ms. "Pd" and "Paid" notation; some extraneous canceling ink, Fine, the only recorded type A example , ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $750.
** References: Illustrated in Briggs on p. 208.Realized: $100
Lot 89
St. Marks Fla. Nov, cds with matching " Paid " straightline on buff cover to Capt. Lamar Cobb, Quincy, Florida; small cover tear top right, Very Fine, ex-Agre, Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.Realized: $160
Lot 90
St. Marks Fla. Jan 6, cds with "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on blue cover to Crosby Ga.; small erosion spot top left, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Gibbs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.Realized: $150
Lot 91
"Stark Fla, Sept 2/62", manuscript postmark with matching " Paid 10 " rating on 1862 orange cover to Laurensville S.C.; reduced at left, F.-V.F., ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.Realized: $150
Lot 92
Tallahassee Fla. Mar 11, cds with matching "Paid" straightline and ms. "10" rating on 1862 cover to Knoxville Tenn., "Charge 91" box notation top right, Mar. 8th 1862 original enclosed letter with some excellent war content " …We are anxious about our dear Frank, who is in the Second Florida Regt. near Yorktown. I hear this morning that they have been ordered to Newport News - every part of our poor County seems to be exposed to an immediate attack on our Coast has been invaded Pensacola is given up & Fernandian, & Jacksonville it is though will be the last evacuated…many families are leaving to got to the middle of Georgia & to S. Carolina… ", F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ms. "10" ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250.Realized: $110
Lot 93
Tallahassee Fla. Jan 14, cds with matching sharp "PAID 10" two-line rating handstamp on homemade buff cover endorsed "Official Business" to Genl. Howell Cobb, Quincy, Florida, ms. "Ch Box 128" notation, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350.Realized: $180
Lot 94
Warrington Fla. Sep 9, bold cds with matching bold " Paid " and "5" in Circle rating handstamps on buff cover to Talladega Ala., ms. " Paid 5, W.S.C. " notation top right; reduced slightly at top, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250.Realized: $120
Lot 95
Warrington Fla. Oct 29, cds with matching " Paid " straightline and "10" in Circle rating handstamps on 1861 legal-size blue courthouse cover to Clayton Ala., additional "Due" in Circle and "5" in Circle rating handstamps, 1861 courthouse receipt docketing on reverse, 1863 published docketing on front; edge faults with small top edge mend, partial flap, Fine triple-rate use partially prepaid.
C.S.A. Catalog No. C & E ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350+.
This combination of CSA type C "Paid 10" & E "Due 5" markings is unlisted in the new CSA catalog.Realized: $100
Lot 96
Warrington Fla. Oct 23, cds with "Due" in Circle and "5" in Circle rating handstamps on orange cover with soldier endorsement "Corporal W. Ashurst, Capt. Powells Company, 15th Regt. Fla. Vols." addressed to Jacksonville, additional blue crayon " Due 5 " rating; repaired top left, cover tear, Fine appearance.
C.S.A. Catalog No. E ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350.Realized: $100
Lot 97
Americus Ga. Nov 7, cds with matching " Paid " handstamp with ms. " 10 " rating to Rev. J.E. Rylander, Care of Col Edward Johnson, 12th Georgia Regiment, Capt Hawkins, Monterey Va. and endorsed " Please forward to Camp Bartow, W.Va. ", Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(Gen. Edward Johnson, CSA).Realized: $80
Lot 98
La Grange Ga., Oct 12, partial cds with " Paid " handstamp and ms. " 10 " raing on 1864 folded letter from " John F. Moreland, Agent for sale of bonds " to Hon. G.A. Trenholm, Secretary of Treasury , Richmond, Virginia, awaiting instructions, F.-V.F., wonderful official CSA Treasury business item.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(George Alfred Trenholm - CSA Secretary of the Treasury).Realized: $80
Lot 99
Savannah Ga. 'Paid' Sep 9, 1861, bold cds with "20" rating handstamp and ms. "Ch. Box 129 HRC" charge box notation on buff cover with military address to Gen. H.R. Jackson, Army of the Northwest, near Monterey Va. ; large cover tears, upper left corner mend, staining, Fine and scarce rate and military address.
C.S.A. Catalog No. O ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
The Savannah Ga. "20" rating handstamp is listed in the CSA catalog as type O with an asterisk, which means it was not seen by the editors before publication.
(General Henry Rootes Jackson, CSA).Realized: $85
Lot 100
Thomasville Ga. May 3, cds with sharp "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on buff cover with military address to Col. Wm. D. Mitchell, 29th Ga. Reg. Stevens Brig, Walkers Division, Army of Tenn., Dalton, Ga. ; partial flap, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(Col. William Dickey Mitchell, CSA).Realized: $120
Lot 101
"White Oak Ga. Dec 23d", manuscript postmark with matching " Paid 5 " rating on adversity use of U.S. 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire addressed to L.B. Neal, Camp Iverson, Harrissons Brigade, 6th Regiment, Care of Capt. Walton, Savannah, Georgia ; reduced at left, some aging, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $175.
(Gen. Thomas Harrison, CSA).Realized: $90
Lot 102
Whitesville Ga. Feb 20, red cds with ms. "Paid 10c" rating on buff cover addressed to General B.J. Hill , Gadsden, Alabama, docketed "Answered, March 6th" at left; couple light stains, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $175.
(Gen. Benjamin Jefferson Hill, CSN).Realized: $85
Lot 103
Bowling Green, Ky. Dec 8, blue cds with "Due 10" rating on orange cover endorsed "Soldier's Letter, Capt Fletcher, Co "O" 1st Ark. Batt., Hindman's Brigade" addressed to Col. Elliot H. Fletch, Osceola, Arkansas, endorsed " Via Memphis "; partial flap, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.
(Gen. Thomas Carmichael Hindman, CSA & Col. Elliott H. Fletcher, CSA).Realized: $200
Lot 104
Columbus Ky., Jan, cds with ms. " Due/5 " rating on circa 1862 orange cover with military address to Alien. K. Jones, Lacks Creek, Tenn., Wm. Edgar, Vol of 13th Reg Ark., Memphis " Due 5 " handstamp struck in transit; corner mends, reduced slightly at left, Fine appearance.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $750.
(Gen. James Camp Tappan, CSA).Realized: $190
Lot 105
Alexandria La. Oct 27, black cds with matching "Due 10" rating handstamp on homemade cover endorsed from " A.F. Moore, Co. B, Tex Batt. McCulloch's Brig., Forrest's Cavalry " to L.P. Moore, Yegua, Washington Co., Texas; light staining, Fine use during while repelling Bank's Expedition up the Red River.
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ; $250 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.
(Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, CSA).Realized: $120
Lot 106
Algiers, La. Jul 27, sharp cds with matching " Paid " oval and ms. " 10 " rating on yellow cover to Fort Myers, Florida; cover flaws, Fine use to a rare destination, the only recorded Algiers "Paid" use, the CSA listing example , ex-Briggs .
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.Realized: $1,200
Lot 107
Shreveport La. May 8, cds with matching "DUE 10" straightline on cover endorsed " From Freind .R. Mosher, Commissary Sergeant, 13th Texas Cavalry, Gen Mauls Brigade, Gen. Walkers Division " address to Burkeville, Texas, endorsed "Via Shreveport La." at bottom left; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex-Bleuler .
C.S.A. Catalog No. G ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250.
(Gen. John George Walker, CSA).Realized: $160
Lot 108
Tigerville La. Nov 29, cds with manuscript " Paid 10, T.G. " rating on orange cover with military address to Col. R.L. Gibson C.S.A., 13th Regiment (La.), Columbus Ky. ; opening tears, still Very Fine and scarce town.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
(Gen. Randell Lee Gibson, CSA).Realized: $1,100
Lot 109
Camden Ms. Sep 9 (Gen. Birkett Davenport Fry, CSA), cds with matching large "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on yellow cover endorsed from " Capt. R.H. Dawson, Ala River Rangers " with military address to " Mr. W.A. Dexter, care of Col. B.D. Fry, 13th Ala Regiment, Richmond Va. "; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.Realized: $425
Lot 110
"Clinton Miss, Dec 21st /64", manuscript postmark and "Paid 10¢" rating on amber cover with military address to Revd. Thomas Markham, Chaplain Featherston Brigade, Lorings Division, Army Tennessee, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(Gen. Winfield Scott Featherston, CSA).Realized: $450
Lot 111
Grenada Miss., partial cds with matching "10." framed handstamp on cover endorsed "A Soldier Letter, Private John H. Bray, Ripleys Bat, 2nd Brigade, Bohens Division, Army of the West" at left with military address to Arkadelphia, Arkansas; reduced at top, some soiling, Fine, ex-Kohn . C.S.A. Catalog $300.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A .
(Gen. John Stevens Bowen, CSA).Realized: $550
Lot 112
Grenada, Miss. Dec 11, cds with pencil "10" due rating on orange cover endorsed from " Lt. J.J. Carter, Capt Webb Company, Gen Rust Escort " to Minden La.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms Due 10 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(Gen. Albert Rust, CSA).Realized: $475
Lot 113
Iuka. Miss., partial cds and light ms. "Due 10" rating on cover endorsed " From Capt W.H. young, "Lone Star Guards", Maxey's Regt., Texas Infty " to University Va., bold "DUE 10" two-line rating handstamp and ms. "X" adjacent; edge flaws and wear, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ; $250 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
William Hugh Young (1838-1901) was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War (Civil War). He was a university student and received a military education before the Civil War. He was a lawyer and real estate operator in San Antonio, Texas after the Civil War. Young was Wounded, left foot shot off, taken prisoner at Allatoona, Georgia, October 5, 1864, during march into Franklin-Nashville campaign. He spent rest of the war as a prisoner of war.Realized: $325
Lot 114
Ramond Mi., cds with ms. " Due 10 " cent rating on brown cover address endorsed from " W.G. Davenport, C.S. Private in Cobb's Legion, Lee's Cavalry Corps " with military address to " Capt. O. F. Devenport, in Comp. R., 70 Texas Infantry, Granburies Brigade, Hood's Army, Atlanta Ga. "; some edge wear, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250.
(Gen. Hiram Bronson Granbury, CSA).Realized: $600
Lot 115
Yazoo City, Miss., Jun 14, cds with "Due 10" in Circle rating handstamp on homemade brown cover endorsed from " J.M. Skelton, C.S. Col Andrew, Regt. Texas Cavalry, Ector's Brig., Walker's Division, Army of Miss. " addressed to Whaley's Mills, Texas; some wear at right, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. D ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
When the Civil War broke out, Ector enlisted as a private in the 3rd Texas Cavalry Regiment of the Confederate army. He was soon elected lieutenant. He served as adjutant to Brigadier General Joseph L. Hogg and saw action in Texas and Arkansas. He was promoted to colonel and given command of the 14th Texas Cavalry Regiment. Then in August 1862, he was promoted again to brigadier general and assigned command of a brigade. He fought at the Battle of Murfreesboro in Tennessee and Chickamauga in Georgia. His men and he were then assigned duty in Mississippi, returning in time for the Atlanta Campaign in the summer of 1864.
(Gen. Matthew Ector, CSA).Realized: $650
Lot 116
Asheville N.C. Jan 23, cds with sharp "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on homemade brown cover to O.R. Broyles, 2nd. S.C. Rifles, Bratton's Brigade, Field's Division, Richmond Va.; inside use endorsed " Robert Broyles, 2d. S.C. Rifles, Brattons Brigade " with Army of Northern Va. " 10 " Double-Circle rating handstamp (ANV-19) addressed back home to Anderson C.H., S.C., receipt docketing "Dated Febr. 8th 65, Rec'd Saturday 18th March 1865" at left, a Very Fine turned use.
C.S.A. Catalog No. D ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.
(Gen. Charles William Field, CSA).Realized: $90
Lot 117
Fayetteville N.C., Feb 15, double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid 10" rating handstamp to Capt. T.W. Harris, 5th N.C. Cavalry, Barringer's Brigade, Hicksford Va. ; some wrinkling, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
Thomas W. Harris initially enlisted in Co I 32rd Infantry as a Sergeant but rose through the ranks to Capt of Co E 5th NC Cavalry . He was wounded at least three times during the war.
(Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer, CSA).Realized: $75
Lot 118
"Fayetteville, N.C. Sept 22 1865", manuscript postmark with ms. "Paid 3 Cents" rating on advertised cover made from printed illustrated exchange form addressed to Lt. Col. C.W. Broadfoot, care of Revd. T.G. Haughton, Salisbury N.C., endorsed "Direct via Raleigh" at bottom left; some edge flaws, opened on three sides for display, Fine and early post-war use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
(Col. Charles Wetmore Broadfoot, CSA).Lot 119
Kinston N.C., cds with matching choice strike of " Due 10 " rating handstamp on cover endorsed "J.G. Wilkinson, Comp. L 21 Regt. N.C.I., Hoke's Brigade" addressed to Charlotte N.C.; some aging, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150.
(Gen. Robert Frederick Hoke, CSA).Realized: $65
Lot 120
Louisburgh N.C. Feb 19, bold cds with "Paid" and "5" rating handstamp on orange cover with military address to Lieut. Jesse H.H. Person, 1st Regt. N.C. Cavalry, Manassas, Virginia ; some minor tone spots, F.-V.F. and scarce North Carolina use to Lieut. killed at Gettysburg.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250.
The "Paid 5" was listed in the CSA catalog but unseen by the editors prior to publication. The town cds was listed as "Louisburg" without the "h".
Lieut. Person was a resident of Franklin County N.C. and enlisted at 19 years of age into Company E of the 1st North Carolina Cavalry. He was killed on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg.Realized: $90
Lot 121
Pittsboro, N.C. Jan 10, cds with matching "Paid" "5" rating handstamps on circa 1862 cover with military address to J.J. White, Morehead City, N.C. endorsed " Care Capt. Lane, Col. Vance's Regiment N.C.V. "; left edge repairs bit of staining, F.-V.F. appearance.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
Joseph J. White enlisted as a Private in the 26th NC Infantry commanded by Col. Zebulon Vance (future CSA Governor). Private White died of typhoid in Morehead City 1/15/1862 just five days after this letter was posted.
(Col. Zebulon Baird Vance, CSA - Governor of North Carolina).Lot 122
Camden S.C., Nov 19, double-circle with "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on buff cover with military address to Paul Romare, Sixth Regt. South Carolina Volunteers, Gen. Jenkins Brigade, Gen Picketts Division, Gen Longstreets Corps, Richmond, Virginia , Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. D ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $175.
(Gen. Albert Gallatin Jenkins, CSA).Realized: $75
Lot 123
Charleston S.C. "Paid 10" in Circle, neat strike of rating handstamp on orange cover with military address to Lieut. Geo. S. Thomas, Richmond Va., care of Capt E.M. Seago., Col W.D. Smith's Reg. Geo. Vols. ; edge flaws and wear, no flap, F.-V.F.; signed Kimbrough.
C.S.A. Catalog No. G ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150.Lot 124
Charleston S.C. Oct 12, 1861, double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid 10" in Circle rating handstamp with military address to Captain Arnoldus Vander-Horst, Care of Gen. Whiting 3d Brigade, Bristol Station near Manassas, Virginia; flaws and wear, reduced slightly at left, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. G ; $150 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.
(Gen. William Henry Chase Whiting, CSA).Realized: $75
Lot 125
Charleston S.C. Sep 3, 186, cds with matching bold "10" due handstamp on blue homemade cover with "Simon 1862" watermark endorsed from " T.W.G. Mylet, Co. C, 28. Ga. Regt. " to Berzelia Ga.; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. K ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $45
Lot 126
Charleston S.C. Sep 14, 1863, cds with matching bold "10" rating handstamp on blue cover endorsed from " D.G. Campbell, Corps of Engineers " addressed to his wife, care of Hon. J.A. Campbell, Asst. Secty. of War, Richmond Va. , pencil "Sept 13, 1863" docketing at top; tiny top edge tear and reduced slightly at left, small tone spot, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. K ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
(John Archibald Campbell - Confederate Peace Commissioner, Ex US Supreme Court).Realized: $120
Lot 127
Greenville, S.C. Aug 4, cds in matching " PAID " and " 5 " rating handstamps on orange cover addressed to General McGowin, Abeville C.H., S.C.; opening tear and part of flap missing, F.-V.F.; signed Brian Green.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
General Samuel McGowan (1819-1897) was an American military officer, lawyer, politician, judge, and a Brigadier general in the Confederate army during the American Civil War. Born in South Carolina, he commanded a brigade in A.P. Hill's famous "Light Division" and was wounded several times. Ezra Warner's book, Generals in Gray, claims that "McGowan's career and reputation were not excelled by any other brigade commander in the Army of Northern Virginia." Following reconstruction, he was elected to the United States Congress but refused to take his seat, later serving as an Associate Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.Realized: $60
Lot 128
Laurens C.H., S.C. Jul 11, cds with matching bold "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps on cover to Col. W.D. Simpson, Care of Genl. Bonam, Fairfax C.H., Virginia , docketed "Letters got at Manassas" on reverse; light water staining, F.-V.F., ex-Weatherly, John, Brandon .
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
William Dunlap Simpson (1823-1890) was appointed a Major during the Civil War and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, helping to organize the Fourteenth South Carolina Volunteers. He also served in the Confederate States House of Representatives from 1863 to 1865. After the war ended he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives but was denied his seat by Radical Republicans. In 1876, without his knowledge, he was nominated for Lieutenant Governor with Governor Wade Hampton. He was the 78th governor of South Carolina from February 26, 1879, when the previous governor, Wade Hampton, resigned to take his seat in the U.S. Senate, until 1880. That year Simpson resigned to become Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.Realized: $60
Lot 129
Marion S.C., Feb, cds with matching "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps on cover with military address to Capt. Jno. C. McClaugham, 8th Regmt. S.C. Volunteers Col. Cash, Bonhams Brigade, Manassas Va. , ms. charge box notation at top right; some abrasion affects cds, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250.
(Col. Ellerbree Brogan Crawford Cash, CSA).Realized: $60
Lot 130
Marion C.H., S.C. Jan 27, cds with matching "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps on cover with military address to Capt. Jno. C. McClenagham, 8th Rgmt. S.C. Vounteers, Bonham's Brigade, Col. Q.B.C. Cash, Manassas Va. , "Chg. Box 54" notation at top right; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250.
(Gen. Milledge Luke Bonham, CSA - Governor of South Carolina).Lot 131
Sumter S.C. Dec 10, 1861, cds with matching "Paid" and "5" in Circle rating handstamps on cover to C.N. Furman, Palmetto Guards, Col. Kerhsaws Second Reg't So. Ca. Vols., Richmond, Virginia ; no flap and reduced at top, stain top left and small edge tear, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $125.
(Gen. Joseph Brevard Kershaw, CSA).Realized: $50
Lot 132
Gallatin, Ten. Sep 24, 1861, neat cds with matching "Paid" in Circle and "10" rating handstamps on folded cover with military address to Lieut. Edward R. Cryer, Fredericksburg Va., " care of Capt. Henry, 2nd Regiment Tenn. Volunteers, Col. Bates "; bit of paper loss at top and creasing, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
(Gen. William Brimage Bate, CSA).Lot 133
Madisonville Te. Sep 5, cds with matching "Paid" straightline and ms. "5" rating on circa 1861 embossed lady's envelope to Knoxville Tenn., Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.Lot 134
Murfreesboro, Ten. Dec 18, 1862, cds with matching " Due 10 " rating handstamp on homemade buff cover with soldier's endorsement " Wm. R. Hughes, 1st Corp Co. A., 41st Regt Ala. Vols " addressed to Northport Ala.; bit of top left corner missing and partial flap, reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. D ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $250.Lot 135
Shelbyville Te. Feb 12, cds with pencil " Due 10 " rating on buff cover endorsed from " H.D. Clayton, 26 & 39 Ala. Inft. " to Opelika Ala., F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
Henry DeLamar Clayton Sr. (1827-1889) was a prominent Alabama attorney, politician, Redeemer judge, and college president. He also served as a major general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, commanding a division in the Army of Tennessee in the Western Theater.Lot 136
Tullahoma Ten. Mar 15, 1863, cds with matching "Due 10" rating handstamp on cover endorsed "Solider's Letter, From Capt. Frazer, 5th Confed Regt." addressed back home to Tyner's Station Tenn., endorsed "Via Chattanooga, Tenn." at bottom left; reduced at left and some abrasion, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. D ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
(Capt. Charles Wesley Frazer, CSA).Realized: $65
Lot 137
Anderson, Tex. Sep 1, bold cds with "PAID" handstamp on cover with military address to Capt. J.R. Kennard, Col A. Nelson's Regiment, Little Rock, Arkansas ; light staining, reduced slightly at left, Very Fine strikes, ex-Kohn .
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
(Gen. Allison Nelson, CSA & Major John R. Kennard, CSA).Realized: $85
Lot 138
Bastrop, Texas Feb 11, cds with ms. " Due " and handstamp " 10 " on 1864 folded letter endorsed from " J.C. Robinson, Co. (II), Terrell's Reg. " addressed to J.C. Robinson, Cunningham, Texas, letter headed " In Camp 5 miles from mouth of cary Feb 7 /64 " and reading in part " …We have been dismounted for a time because of the scarcity of corn and our horses sent with a part of our men to some place between Colorado and Brazos rivers to be fed with grass…and we are here in 5 miles or so of the coast at mouth of carry. The Yanks bombarded the fort yesterday afternoon and the fort shot big guns at them. These men were wounded in the fort but not dangerous… "; small edge tear and some separations, light toning, F.-V.F. and scarce Texas Rangers letter.
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ; $300 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.
(Gen. Alexander Watkins Terrell, CSA).Realized: $220
Lot 139
Belton Tex., dateless cds with matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on on brown homemade cover with military address to care of Baylor's Regiment, Col. Major's Brigade, Niblett'a Bluff, Louisiana; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
(Gen. James Patrick Major, CSA & Gen. George Wythe Baylor, CSA).Realized: $85
Lot 140
"Bryant Station, Oct 22/64" Texas, manuscript postmark with matching matching " Paid 10 " rating on brown homemade cover with military address to G.W. Killyard, Company J. 17th. T.V.I., Waterhouse Brigade, Shreveport La. , fresh and Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
(Gen. Richard Waterhouse, CSA).Realized: $150
Lot 141
Clarksville, Tex. Dec 17, cds with pencil "Due 10" rating on yellow cover endorsed " Soldiers Letter, Ritchey, Shelbys Division " to Pittsburgh, Texas; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine, ex-Green, Walske .
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
Captain S.W. Ritchey served in C.S. General & Staff, Jackman's Brigade, Shelby's Division.
(Gen. Joseph Orville Shelby, CSA).Lot 142
Gilmer, Tex. Sep 23, balloon-style cds endorsed " From M.S., Co. (G), Arks. Rifles, Reynolds Brigade, Walthalls Division " and carried " Politeness, Lieut. Jones " via Trans-Mississippi to Sterling, Texas; minor corner stain, repair piece at bottom, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.
(Gen. Daniel Harris Reynolds, CSA & Gen. Edward Cary Walthall, CSA).Lot 143
Houston, Tex. May 23, cds with light " 10 " rating handstamp on yellow "Simmons & Bradley, Attorneys at Law, Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas" corner card cover endorsed from " L.D. Bradley, Capt. Co A., Waul's Legion " to Fairfield, Texas, Fairfield manuscript " Due 10 " rating; reduced at right with small repaired nick, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. D ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.
(Gen. Thomas Neville Waul, CSA).Realized: $130
Lot 144
Huntsville Tex. Jun 11, cds with matching "Paid 3" in Circle rating handstamp on cover with military address to W.B. Smither, Thornton, Texas, care of Capt. L.C. Rountree, Debray's Regiment ; some light toning, F.-V.F. and rare, ex-Myerson .
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.
The "Paid 5" in Circle rating handstamp was made from an altered "Paid 3" handstamp.
(Gen. Xavier Blanchard Debray, CSA & Col. Leonidas C. Rountree, CSA).Realized: $230
Lot 145
Cobham Va. "Sep 10", cds with ms. dating, matching "Paid" handstamp with ms. "5" cent rating on yellow cover with military address to Dr. Jno. C. Gordon, Care of Col. Edmonds, 38th Reg. Va. Vols, Bristoe Station Va.; no flap, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $175.
(Col. Edward Claxton Edmonds, CSA).Realized: $60
Lot 146
"Coles Ferry, Va. Dec 21st 1861" (Gen. Richard Brooke Garnett, CSA), manuscript postmark and pencil "Paid 5" rating on orange cover with full military address to Capt Robert F. Dennis, 27th Regiment Va Volunteers, Care of General R.B. Garnett, Winchester Va. ; small part of flap missing, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.
Robert Flourney Dennis (1823-1897) was a lawyer in Lewisburg (West) Virginia when the war began. He organized the first company of volunteers from Greenbrier County (West) Virginia that joined Confederate service at Harpers Ferry as part of the 24th Va. Inf. of the famed Stonewall Brigade. Capt. Dennis commanded his company at First Manassas and Kernstown but was exempted from active service due to age when the army was reorganized in the Spring of 1862. He then served in the Transportation Department until June 1864 when he was captured as a POW by Union soldiers at Crow's Tavern in Alleghenny County and confined at Camp Chase until released in February 1865. After the war, he resumed his law practice and served in the West Virginia State Senate. General Garnett was killed while leading his brigade from horseback at Gettysburg during Pickett's Charge. It is reported that Gen. Barnett was killed less than 20 yards from the Bloody angle, but his body was never identified.Realized: $110
Lot 147
Culpeper C.H. Va. Nov 19, cds with matching partial " Due 10 " handstamp on circa 1862 brown homemade cover endorsed " From Lt D. B. Edwards of Co A 44th Ala Regt Wrights Brigade Anderson's Division, Longstreet's Corps. " addressed to Mrs. D. B. Edwards, Benton Ala. Full endorsement across the top Very Fine, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
Daniel B. Edwards (1836-1911) enlisted in Co A 44th Ala Inf on Mar. 15th 1862 and was elected 2nd Lieut of the company. He was later promoted Captain of the company May 16th 1864. The 44th Ala Inf was present at all the major engagements of the Army of Northern Virginia from 2nd Manassas through to Appomattox and went with Longstreet to Tennessee and Chickamauga. Lt Edwards served throughout that time but was captured briefly as a POW at Suffolk Va. on Apr. 19th 1863 and paroled and exchanged from Fort Delaware May 4th 1863 rejoining his unit in time for Gettysburg. No official record of his ever being wounded in any of the multiple engagements and battles that he was in except that a story was told that his bible stopped a minie ball during one of the battles and saved him from being wounded. The rolls do show him occasionally absent briefly for various illnesses. Accompanying the cover is a copy of a 1911 obituary notice and short biography that appeared in the Confederate Veteran shortly after his death in which the minie ball bible incident is related.
(Gen. Ambrose Ransom Wright, CSA).Realized: $85
Lot 148
"Estillville Va., Sept. 12th" (Gen. Samuel Vance Fulkerson, CSA), manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 5¢" rating on U.S. 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Capt. H.C. Wood, Montery Va., care "Col. Fulkerson's Regt."; couple small edge tears, reduced slightly at top, missing flap, Fine and scarce Nesbitt adversity use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Henry Wood (1836-1909) was Captain of Co. D 37th Inf and was later promoted Major of the Regiment 6/28/1862. He was wounded at the battle of Sharpsburg 9/17/1862 but recovered and rejoined his unit. Wounded again (broken arm) in August 1864 and rejoined his regiment in January 1865. After the war, he was a merchant and real estate invester and also served in the Virginia legislature.
Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1822-1862) was the Colonel of the 37th Va Inf and was Killed-In-Action at the Battle of Gaines Mill (Va.) 7/27/1862.Realized: $150
Lot 149
Fincastle Va. Sep "16", cds with matching "Paid 5" rating handstamp on orange cover with military address to Capt. A.M. Davis, Care of Col. H. Heth, 45th Regt Va. Vol. Floyds Brigade, Lewisburg Va. , Very Fine; signed Kimbrough.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $175.
(Gen. Henry Heth, CSA & Col. Alexander Mathews Davis, CSA).Realized: $160
Lot 150
Fincastle Va. Dec 7, 1864 cover was noted as from Brazos Bottoms, Texas sent via Trans-Mississippi mail, entered mails with "Fincastle Va., Dec 7" cds having ms. day and matching " Paid 20 " rating with military address to N.N. Ripley, Co. E, 4th Texas Regt., Gregg's Brigade, Field's Division, Longstreet's Corps, Richmond Va. ; some staining and wear, reduced slightly at left, Fine and scarce use; signed Brian Green & Trish Kaufmann.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms. unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 as similar.
The 4th Texas Infantry Regiment was a unit of Confederate States Army infantry volunteers that was created in 1861 and fought in the Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War. Company E was known as the Lone Star Guards recruited from McLennan County. As part of the famous Texas Brigade, the regiment fought at Eltham's Landing, Seven Pines, Gaines's Mill, Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, and Fredericksburg in 1862. It fought at Suffolk, Gettysburg, Chickamauga and Wauhatchie in 1863 and the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and the Siege of Petersburg in 1864. The regiment surrendered to Federal forces on 9 April 1865 after the Battle of Appomattox Court House.Realized: $140
Lot 151
(Forest Depot, Va.) "July 23", small straightline dater with matching small " PAID 5 " straightline on cover with military address to Dr. Richard N. Hewitt O.S., care of Capt Joel B Leftwich, Col J.S. Burke's Regiment, Monterey, Highland Co., Va. ; reduced at top, partial flap, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
(Col. Jesse Spinner Burks, CSA & Lt. Col. Joel Breckinridge Leftwich, CSA).Realized: $120
Lot 152
Forest Depot, Va. Sep 18, balloon-style cds with matching "PAID 5, CENTS" two-line rating handstamp on small ladies' cover with military address to Dr. Richard N. Hewitt, 42d Regiment Va. Vols, care of Col J.S. Burk, Hunterville, Pocahontas Co., Va. ; some abrasion at lower left, partial flap, F.-V.F. and scarce tiny rating handstamp.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.
(Col. Jesse Spinner Burks, CSA & LtCol. Joel Breckinridge Leftwich, CSA).Realized: $250
Lot 153
Gordonsville Va., cds with matching bold "Due 10" rating handstamp on cover endorsed " From T.W. Ginglet, Co. C. 28th Regt, Geo. Vol, Col Quitts Brigade, D.H. Hills Division " with military address to Berzelia Ga., Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. G ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(Gen. Daniel Harvey Hill, CSN).Realized: $85
Lot 154
Leesburg, Va. May 22, 1861, bold cds with matching "PAID" rating handstamp on orange cover to Lynchburg Va., Very Fine and choice. C.S.A. Catalog No. A $200.Realized: $100
Lot 155
Lexington Va. Oct 3, blue cds with matching "Paid 5" rating handstamp on circa 1861 small ladies' cover with military address to Major E.G. Lee, care Col. A.C. Cummings, 33d Regt. Va. Vols., Fairfax Station, Virginia ; small edge tear and partial flap, still fresh and Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
Edwin Gray Lee (1836-1870) was an American soldier from Virginia and a Confederate Brigadier General during the American Civil War. He was a member of the Lee family and first cousin once removed of Robert E. Lee.
(Col. Arthur Campbell Cummings, CSA).Realized: $210
Lot 156
Petersburg, Va. Jun 25, blue cds with "10" showing handstamp outline on buff cover endorsed from "Lt. Wm. R. Hughes, Co. A, 41st Ala." to Northport, Tuscaloosa Ala.; inside turned use in opposite direction missing stamp; edge flaws and wear, opened for display, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. K ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(Gen. Archibald Gracie III, CSA.).Realized: $65
Lot 157
Petersburg Va. Nov 26, red cds with "10" in Circle rating handstamp on yellow cover endorsed " From S.D. Paxton, Donald's Battery, McIntosh's Batt., 3rd Corps A.N.V. " addressed to Rockbridge County Va., Very Fine; signed Brian Green.
C.S.A. Catalog No. L ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
(Lt. Col. David Gregg McIntosh, CSA & Capt. William K. Donald, CSA).Realized: $110
Lot 158
Portsmouth Va., Jul 26, 1861, blue double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid 5" in Circle rating handstamp on small cover with military address to William Parsons, Col. Pryors Regiment, Camp Cook,
Isle of Wight County, Va. in care of the Adjutant ; reduced at left with some mends, F.-V.F., ex-Kohn, Gallagher .
C.S.A. Catalog No. B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.
(Gen. Roger Atkinson Pryor, CSA).Realized: $150
Lot 159
Portsmouth Va. Jun 17, 1861, blue cds with matching " Paid " and " 10 " ratings on orange cover to Athens, Georgia; reduced slightly at ends, Fine and scarce early paid use.
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.Realized: $60
Lot 160
Portsmouth Va. "PAID", blue handstamp on cover addressed to Asst. Surgeon Chas. M. Morfit, C.S. Navy, Portsmouth Va. , docketed "Rec'd Monday June 17th 1861, XI am, Answered" at left; hor. crease, some light soiling, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.
Dr. Charles McLean Morfit was born in Maryland. Appointed from Maryland. Assistant surgeon, June 10, 1861. Assistant surgeon, October 23, 1862, to rank from October 2, 1862. Assistant surgeon Provisional Navy, June 2, 1864. He served on CSS Ram "Arkansas", 1862. Special duty, 1862-63. Captured on CSS "Oconee" by USS "Madgie", August 20, 1863, near Savannah; transferred from Fort McHenry to City Point, Va., for exchange, November 21, 1863. CSS Albemarle, 1864.Realized: $150
Lot 161
Rapid Ann Station, Va. Sep 7, cds with matching "Due 10" rating handstamp on buff cover endorsed from "Lieut. D.R. Jamison, Gen. Jenkins Staff, Gen. Longstreets Div." addressed to St. Matthers S.C.; reduced slightly at right, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. C ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(Gen. Micah Jenkins, CSA).Realized: $75
Lot 162
Richmond Va., July 4, 1862, sharp cds with matching "Paid" and pencil "20" rating on cover with "Charge Eng. Dept, G.W.M." with military address to The Misses Munford, Care of Co. T.T. Munford, Forest Depot, Bedford County, Virginia ; repaired tears, no flap, Fine appearance; signed Brian Green.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.
(Gen. Thomas Taylor Munford, CSA).Realized: $80
Lot 163
Richmond Va. Oct 27, 1861, cds with matching "Paid, 5 Cts" two-line rating handstamp on orange cover to Col. P. St. Geo. Cocke , Fairfax C.H., Va.; no flap and reduced slightly at top, F.-V.F.; signed Brian Green.
C.S.A. Catalog No. F ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
Philip St. George Cocke (1809-1861) was a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army during the first year of the American Civil War. He is best known for organizing the defense of Virginia along the Potomac River soon after the state's secession from the Union. He commanded troops in the Battle of Blackburn's Ford and the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) in July 1861 before becoming despondent and committing suicide on December 26th 1861.Realized: $80
Lot 164
Richmond Va. Jan 27, 1862, cds with matching "Paid, 5cts" two-line rating handstamp with military address to Genl. Joseph R. Anderson, C.S. Army, Wilmington, North Carolina; cover stain and soiling, small edge tear, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. F ; $100 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.
Joseph Reid Anderson (1813-1892) was an American civil engineer, industrialist, politician and soldier. During the American Civil War he served as a Confederate general, and his Tredegar Iron Company was a major source of munitions and ordnance for the Confederate States Army. Starting with a small forge and rolling mill in the mid-1830s, It was a flourishing operation by 1843 when he leased it. He eventually bought the company outright in 1848 and forcefully and aggressively built Tredegar Iron Works into the South's largest and most significant iron works. When the Civil War broke out he entered the Army as a brigadier general in 1861. Shortly after he was wounded and then resigned from the Army returning to the iron works. It was the Confederacy's major (and for much of the war only) source of cannons and munitions, employing some 900 workers, most of whom were slaves. His plant was confiscated by the Union army at the end of the war, but returned to him in 1867 and he remained president until his death. Anderson was very active in local civic and political affairs.
(Gen. Joseph Reid Anderson, CSA).Realized: $45
Lot 165
Richmond Va. Oct 3, cds with "Due 2" rating handstamp on local cover with military address to John F. Sale, Co. H, 12th Va Infantry, Mahone's Brigade, Army North Va., Virginia ; bit of address erosion, some toning and wear, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. N ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.
(Gen. William Mahone, CSA).Realized: $110
Lot 166
Richmond Va., May 23, cds with neat " 10 " and additional bold " DUE 10 " rating handstamp on orange cover endorsed " Higuibotham Jr., Louisiana Guard Artillery, Starke's Battalion, A.N.V. " with military address to Thomas H. Higuibotham Eqr., Quarter Master Department, Mobile Ala., docketed "Recd 22nd Dec" at left, Very Fine; signed Brian Green.
C.S.A. Catalog No. P ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.
This correspondence is known to have passed through the LOUISIANA RELIEF COMMITTEE-a highly prized use selling for thousands of dollars (CCV $4,500)-and although this cover may have been delivered by that committee, there is no way to prove it without the requisite docketing.
T.H. Higinbotham is shown in military records as 1st Sgt Co. "C" 2nd Regt. Engineer Troops commanded by Capt. L. Hutchinson. His residence is listed as New Orleans. He is shown on the Roll of POWs surrendered at Citronelle, Ala by Lt. Gen. R. Taylor, CSA to Maj. Gen. E.R.S. Canby USA in May 1865 and paroled at Meridian, Miss. The 2nd Regiment Engineer Troops, Army and Department of the Gulf, was organized 7 Aug 1863 in Mobile, Alabama under Capt. Hutchinson.
Henry Higinbotham was a Private with Captain Green's Company Louisiana Guard Artillery. Louisiana Guard Light Artillery was organized during the winter of 1861-1862 at New Orleans, Louisiana. The unit was ordered to Virginia and assigned to the Department of Norfolk and later to H.P. Jones' and A.W. Starke's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It fought from Cedar Mountain to Bristoe, then served in the Richmond area north of the James River and later the Appomattox Campaign. It lost 2 killed and 5 wounded out of the 60 at Gettysburg and surrendered with no officers and 17 men.
(Gen. William Edwin Starke, CSA).Lot 167
Tudor Hall, Va. Aug 17, 1861, cds with manuscript " 5 " due rating on yellow cover endorsed from " J.B. Griffin Lt. Col., Hampton Legion, S.C.V. " to his wife at Edgefield C.H., S.C., reverse with note from receiving postmaster "Mrs. Griffin, you will please send me the postage on this letter. J.S. Adams, P.M. Dorns Mill, S.C." ; flap tear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
This cover was subject of Trish Kaufmann's article in 3rd Quarter 2014 of La Posta. The Art of July 29, 1861 permitted Confederate military personnel to send all types of mail without prepayment of postage. The postage was collected on delivery from the recipient. Postage rates were the same as if prepaid. All such mail was to be endorsed with the name and unit of the soldier. Mrs. Griffin may or may not even have been aware that she needed to pay the postage since the Act was only dated a little over two weeks before.
(Col. James Benjamin Griffin, CSA).Realized: $80
Lot 168
Williamsburg Va. Dec 17, 1861, double-circle cds with matching "10" due handstamp on small ladies's cover endorsed from " Private M.R. Saint, Lamar Infantry, Coob Legion " to Oxford Ga., F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. E ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.
(Gen. Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb, CSA).Realized: $220
Lot 169
Winchester Va., Sep 12, cds with matching sharp "Due 10" rating handstamp on yellow cover endorsed from "Lt. W.W. Davison, Co. J, " addressed to Lexington Va., 1864 docketing, F.-V.F.; signed Brian Green.
C.S.A. Catalog No. H ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100.Realized: $85
Lot 170
Romney, Va. Jan 22 (West Virginia), cds with " 5 " rating (B) overstruck with " 10 " rating handstamp on buff soldier's cover endorsed " C.H. King, Capt. Lebetters Co., Col. Many's Reg't., Tennessee Vols " to Col. James M. King, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; reduced at left, staining, Fine and rare. C.S.A. Catalog No. C var. $400 as normal,
This Romney revalue 10 over 5 use was the listing example in the Dietz catalog, but is not listed in the new CSA catalog.
(Gen. George Earl Maney, CSA).Realized: $550
Lot 171
"Travellers Repose, Aug. 24" (West Virginia), manuscript postmark at left and matching "Due 10" rating on buff cover endorsed from " Private W. Brady, Co. A, Capt Hawkins 12th Geo. Regt., Col. Johnson " to Americus Ga.; flaws and reduced at left affecting postmark, Fine and scarce soldier use from West Virginia.
C.S.A. Catalog No. Ms ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300.Realized: $95