Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ Green, Stone 1, large margins to just in at bottom, small toned spot, tied by "Richmond, Va., Jan. 29, 1862" cds on mourning cover addressed in the hand of General J.E.B. Stuart to his cousin Calvert Stuart, Samuel Schooles Esq., Guineas (Guineys) Depot, Virginia, small portion of flap missing, Very Fine and attractive, Pictured in Monroe book on pg. 89, ex-Monroe; 2011 Brian Green Certificate attesting to hand of Gen. Stuart. Scott No. 1  Estimate $750 - 1,000. ACCORDING TO BRIAN GREEN, THIS IS THE FIRST WAR DATED GENERAL'S MOURNING COVER HE HAS SEEN. This was most likely carried from the field/camp by a courier to Richmond for mailing to his cousin. General James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart was one of the Lee's most trusted generals, participating in numerous Civil War battles. During the 1864 Overland Campaign, Union Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan's cavalry launched an offensive to defeat Stuart, who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Yellow Tavern. He died May 12, 1864 at the age of 31. $0 (Image)