Confederacy, "Bryant Station Oct 22 /64" (TX), manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" rating on homemade dark buff cover addressed to G.W. Hillyard, Company I, 17th T. V.I., Waterhouse Brigade, Shreveport La., clean and Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. The 17th Texas Volunteer Infantry were part of the Trans-Mississippi Department, Walkers Division. The division was well trained, and well respected fighting force, earning the nickname "Walkers Greyhounds" because they moved long distances rapidly on foot. $0 (Image)