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U.S. And C.S.A. Postal History and General Foreign Stamps and Covers continued...

The Steven C. Walske Collection of Military Mails (Covers to and from Confederate Generals)
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
2762 c Robert E. Lee.> Bold signature <<R. E. Lee Genl>> at top right of manila cover addressed in his hand to <<Danville Female College, Danville, Virginia,>> the cover also bears a <10c Blue, Die B (12),> ample to large margins, tied by Petersburg VaRobert E. Lee. Bold signature "R. E. Lee Genl" at top right of manila cover addressed in his hand to "Danville Female College, Danville, Virginia", the cover also bears a 10c Blue, Die B (12), ample to large margins, tied by "Petersburg Va. Dec. 25" circular datestamp, small piece missing from backflap, slight creasing at top

VERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE'S SIGNATURE IN COMBINATION WITH A CONFEDERATE GENERAL ISSUE STAMP. MAILED DURING THE SIEGE OF PETERSBURG (JUNE 1864 TO MARCH 1865). A MARVELOUS COMBINATION OF HISTORY AND PHILATELY.

General Robert E. Lee's letters sent from the field were enclosed in envelopes signed "R. E. Lee Genl". The letters and other important papers were carried by military courier. Some of these letters were mailed at the post office with postage prepaid, locally-addressed mail was usually delivered by hand, although a few examples were given to the post office.

The Petersburg postmark on this cover is dated December 25. The letter that originally accompanied this cover is datelined "Hd Qrs Near Petersburg 23 Dec '64" and briefly declines an invitation to attend a concert at the college. This is No. 14 in the list of 15 privately-held covers with Robert E. Lee's signature and Confederate postal markings, compiled by Capt. James L. D. Monroe (http://www.jlkstamps.com/csa/archives/lee.htm). (Image)

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 E. 10,000-15,000

SOLD for $9,000.00
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2763 c Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson.> Buff cover with Head Qrs. Department, Northern Va. two-line imprint <addressed in the hand of Major General Stonewall Jackson to Brigadier General Jubal A. Early,> <<To Brigr Genl. J. A. Early, Comg. 4th Divn A.P.Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. Buff cover with "Head Qrs. Department, Northern Va." two-line imprint addressed in the hand of Major General "Stonewall" Jackson to Brigadier General Jubal A. Early, "To Brigr Genl. J. A. Early, Comg. 4th Divn A.P.", flaps opened and slightly refolded

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE CONFEDERATE MILITARY COVER ADDRESSED BY GENERAL "STONEWALL" JACKSON TO BRIGADIER GENERAL JUBAL EARLY."

This cover was sent from Winchester Va. between October 1861 and April 1862. Ex Seacrest. (Image)

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 E. 2,500-3,500

CLOSED
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2764 c Confederate States of America, War Department, Engineer Bureau.> Three-line imprint at lower left of blue cover <addressed to Brig. Gen. E. P. Alexander> as <<Chief of Artillery, Gen Longstreets Corps,>> pencil notation <<J. F. Gilmer Dec. 3rd 64Confederate States of America, War Department, Engineer Bureau. Three-line imprint at lower left of blue cover addressed to Brig. Gen. E. P. Alexander as "Chief of Artillery, Gen Longstreet's Corps", pencil notation "J. F. Gilmer Dec. 3rd 64 River Defences", Very Fine, scarce military use from Richmond (Image)

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 E. 400-500

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
2765 c 5c Olive Green, Stone A-B (1c).> Two ample to large margins, other sides in, rich color and proof-like impression, tied by Wilmington N.C. Paid 5 10 Dec. (1861) integral-rate circular datestamp on brown cover <addressed by General Joseph R. Anderso5c Olive Green, Stone A-B (1c). Two ample to large margins, other sides in, rich color and proof-like impression, tied by "Wilmington N.C. Paid 5 10 Dec." (1861) integral-rate circular datestamp on brown cover addressed by General Joseph R. Anderson to his wife in Richmond Va., sent in care of Tredegar Iron Works, Very Fine, Anderson was promoted to Brig. Gen. on Sep. 3, 1861, he was wounded in Battle of Seven Days in May 1862 and resigned two months later (Image)

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 E. 300-400

SOLD for $300.00
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2766 c 5c Light Blue, De La Rue (6).> Four margins, tied by <blue 7-Bar Grid in Circle> cancel on gray envelope <to Genl. Joseph R. Anderson> <<near Fredricksburg,>> ms. <<Via Richmond>> in corner, Fine field marking, scarce in blue5c Light Blue, De La Rue (6). Four margins, tied by blue 7-Bar Grid in Circle cancel on gray envelope to Genl. Joseph R. Anderson "near Fredricksburg", ms. "Via Richmond" in corner, Fine field marking, scarce in blue (Image)

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 E. 200-300

SOLD for $180.00
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2767 c Richmond Va. Dec. 23, 1862.> Partly clear circular datestamp and Due 10 straightline handstamp on brown cover <to Gen. Howell Cobb> in Quincy Fla. with endorsement of E. J. Eldridge, a surgeon with Cobbs Brigade, Very FineRichmond Va. Dec. 23, 1862. Partly clear circular datestamp and "Due 10" straightline handstamp on brown cover to Gen. Howell Cobb in Quincy Fla. with endorsement of E. J. Eldridge, a surgeon with Cobb's Brigade, Very Fine (Image)

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 E. 150-200

SOLD for $180.00
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2768 c Jackson Miss., 5c Black entire (43XU1).> Clear strike of provisional rate handstamp and Jackson Miss. Jul. 20 (1861) circular datestamp on light buff cover <to Brig. Gen. Dahlgren> at Natchez Miss., endorsed <<Official Business>> and docketed <<Jackson Miss., 5c Black entire (43XU1). Clear strike of provisional rate handstamp and "Jackson Miss. Jul. 20" (1861) circular datestamp on light buff cover to Brig. Gen. Dahlgren at Natchez Miss., endorsed "Official Business" and docketed "Brig. Genl. A. M. West... Declining to canvass Yazoo County", Very Fine, rare provisional use between Confederate generals, ex Kimmel (Image)

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 E. 500-750

SOLD for $600.00
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2769 c Winchester Va. Jul. 18 (1861).> Mostly clear circular datestamp and Paid 5 handstamp on yellow cover addressed <in the hand of Maj. Gen. John C. Gordon> to his wife at Cobham Depot Va., with photocopy of letter that originally accompanied this coveWinchester Va. Jul. 18 (1861). Mostly clear circular datestamp and "Paid 5" handstamp on yellow cover addressed in the hand of Maj. Gen. John C. Gordon to his wife at Cobham Depot Va., with photocopy of letter that originally accompanied this cover, Very Fine, attractive "General's Cover", ex Corwin (Image)

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 E. 300-400

SOLD for $225.00
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2770 c 10c Milky Blue, Die A (11a).> Ample to large margins, tied by <Army of Northern Virginia 6-Bar Grid> on cover to the wife of General Lovell in Columbia S.C., stamp used over crossed-out <imprint of Headquarters Dept. No. 1,> backflap removed and slig10c Milky Blue, Die A (11a). Ample to large margins, tied by Army of Northern Virginia 6-Bar Grid on cover to the wife of General Lovell in Columbia S.C., stamp used over crossed-out imprint of Headquarters Dept. No. 1, backflap removed and slightly irregular reduction at top, otherwise Very Fine, sent by Maj. Gen. Mansfield Lovell who surrendered New Orleans to Federal forces on Apr. 25, 1862, ex Corwin (Image)

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 E. 400-500

SOLD for $325.00
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2771 c 10c Rose (5).> Horizontal pair, full to large margins except just clear along top frameline of righthand stamp, bright pink shade, tied by bold <blue> Columbia S.C. Aug. 13 (1862) circular datestamp on legal-size <State of South Carolina, Executiv10c Rose (5). Horizontal pair, full to large margins except just clear along top frameline of righthand stamp, bright pink shade, tied by bold blue "Columbia S.C. Aug. 13" (1862) circular datestamp on legal-size "State of South Carolina, Executive Council Chamber" imprint cover to Brig. Gen. J. J. Pettigrew at Richmond, in care of Gen. Cooper, whose name is crossed out, redirected to care of "Genl. Lee" at Gordonsville, ms. docketing on back "Gov. Pickens, Aug. 12th 1862, Friendly", slight wear and reduced about -1/4 in. at right

A VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE MULTIPLE USE OF THE 10-CENT ROSE LITHOGRAPH ON A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT MILITARY OFFICIAL BUSINESS COVER.

The addressee, Brig. Genl. James J. Pettigrew, led one of the three divisions in Pickett's ill-fated charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. The "Genl. Lee", to whom this cover is redirected, is General Robert E. Lee. According to The Civil War Day by Day, on August 13, 1862, Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was ordered to move toward Gordonsville, beginning what was to become the Second Manassas Campaign.

Ex Meroni (Image)

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 E. 4,000-5,000

SOLD for $5,250.00
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2772 c Green Pond S.C. July 3 (1863).> Ms. postmark and Paid 10 on <turned> cover to <<General J. J. Pettigrew, Heaths Division, 3rd Army Corps, Army of Virginia, Va. and directed to go <<Via Richmond,>> first use to Green Pond with gorgeous 10c Mi"Green Pond S.C. July 3" (1863). Ms. postmark and "Paid 10" on turned cover to "General J. J. Pettigrew, Heath's Division, 3rd Army Corps, Army of Virginia, Va." and directed to go "Via Richmond", first use to Green Pond with gorgeous 10c Milky Blue, Die B (12a), left sheet margin and large margins all around, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun. 29, 186-" circular datestamp, Pettigrew was mortally wounded at Gettysburg on July 17, 1863, two weeks after this cover was mailed from Green Pond, corner folded over for display, Extremely Fine, outstanding quality and a scarce usage, ex McCarren (Image)

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 E. 300-400

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

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