Confederacy, (Merchants) J.H. Murphy & Co., Commission Merchants, Cotton Warehouse, Montgomery, Ala. Blue cameo corner card on cover to Kinsdale P.O., Va., franked with 1862, 5¢ blue, vertical pair (small corner crease at bottom right) tied by "Montgomery, Ala., May, 21, 1862" cds, bold straight line "Due 10" handstamp and manuscript "Received Aug 8th" docketing at left; cover reduced at left, Very Fine. Scott No. 4 Estimate $500 - 750. An interesting double rate usage with over four weeks in transit due to Peninsular fighting, during which time the rate was increased on July 1st, 1862, thus the Due 10 handstamp. $0 (Image)