Confederacy, (Military Related) Richmond, Va./Aug. 13, 1861. Cds with handstamp "Paid 5cts" on cover and addressed to Richmond, included is original enclosure, some erosion ant staining, letter folds reinforced with archival tape, Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. This would seem to be an over paid drop letter, but the original soldier's camp letter is datelined "Fort Magruder near Williamsburg, Sunday, Aug. 11, 1861". The cover was therefore carried into Richmond from Williamsburg, so the 5¢ rate would be correct.The letter is quite lengthy and gives good insight into camp life early in the war, "Gen. Magruder has issued orders that no one shall be discharged if he can recover in camp…" A typed transcript of the letter is included. the writer is identified as W.L. Brown of Virginia Albemarle Artillery. $0 (Image)