Confederacy, "Cole's Ferry Va., Oct 26, 1861", manuscript postmark on cover with bold strikes in brown of "Paid" and circled "5" handstamps (Dietz type IA) on cover to Henry C. Rice at Hampton Sidney College Va.; edge tears affect postmark, partial backflap, F.-V.F., a scarce use from Charlotte County, ex-Thayer. Estimate  $150 - 200. Henry Crenshaw Rice was a graduate of Hampden Sidney College and enlisted on September 17, 1862 at Buffalo County Va. as a private in Company B of the Virginia 14th Cavalry. He re-enlisted on March 1, 1864 and was paroled on April 11, 1865 at Farmville Va. $0 (Image)