Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large even margins, deep color tied by blue "Columbia, S.C./Oct. 10" cds on cover with "Southern Express Company's Telegraph" imprint on telegraph delivery cover to Glen Springs, S.C., Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous cover, ex-Judd (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 49). Scott No. 11  Estimate $750 - 1,000. This interesting cover highlights the fact that the Southern Express Company, in addition to providing the traditional express services, it also provided telegraph service throughout the Confederacy. Using the services of the Southern Express Company, a telegram was sent to a lady in Glenn Springs, South Carolina. The company's nearest office to Glenn Springs was Columbia, South Carolina, so the telegram was evidently wired to that location, written up and promptly mailed to the recipient. Mrs. C. E. Winsmith. The sender is most likely Captain J. C. Winsmith who was wounded in the right shoulder at Fort Harrison, Virginia, on September 30,1864. Captain Winsmith is possibly notifying his family of the wound and his convalescing at General Hospital #4 in Richmond, Virginia. He survived the wound (his second) and was discharged on October 26, 1864. A postally used, Southern Express Company imprinted telegraph envelope is very scarce. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Huge even margins, neatly tied by "Anderson, Tex./Jan. 19" balloon cds on turned cover to Wm. H. Neblett of Capt. Stephenson's Co. D, Col. Elmore's Regt. in Galveston, inside usage shows Austin, Tex. double circle postmark & "Paid 5" handstamps (Deitz type IA) addressed to Corsicana, Tex., Extremely Fine, a nice Texas turned usage with interesting military address (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 19). Scott No. 11  Estimate $300 - 400. Colonel Henry M. Elmore's Regiment was the 20th Texas Infantry regiment which was organized in Galveston and Assigned to the Trans-Mississippi Department. It consisted of a high percentage of middle-aged men who performed guard duty along the coast from Galveston to the Sabine River.On the envelope there is an interesting pencil notation, "Don't send another negro. If they come after them conscript Joe. But they have no right. Planting corn will not prevent imprisonment.". $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. two immaculate covers each franked with 10¢ single, one with #11 & other with #12, both from same correspondence from R. Habersham & Sons in Savannah to Charles Manigault in Charleston, first is 10¢ (#11, mostly large margins), tied by "Savannah, Ga./Aug. 13/Paid" cds, second is 10¢ (#12, large even margins, small defect) tied by "Savannah, Ga./May 19" cds, Extremely Fine (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 19/20). Scott No. 11-12  Estimate $150 - 200. Charles Manigault (1795-1874), was a prominent plantation owner, who has been described as a "gentleman capitalist" and "cosmopolitan." He spoke French and prided himself on his wealth and social status. Manigault owned "Gowrie" and "East Hermitage" plantations, located on Argyle Island in the Savannah River, several miles upstream from the port of Savannah. He purchased "Gowrie" in 1833 for $49,500, by 1861 the plantation was worth $266,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Two large margin singles, tied by two strikes of "Charleston, S.C./Sep. 29, 186" (1863) cds on double rate cover to Greenville, S.C., Extremely Fine and attractive (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 21). Scott No. 11  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Four large margins, tied by "Charleston, S.C./Aug. 23" double circle postmark on 1864 cover to "Lieutenant Launcelot M. Blackford, Military Court, Hd. Qua. Lt. Gen. Longstreet, Army of Northern Va.", Extremely Fine, Lieut. Blackford, was one of five brothers who served in the Confederate Army. Remarkably, all five survived the war. Featured in the Confederate Philatelist (Jul.-Aug. '76) (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 21). Scott No. 11  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Bottom right corner margin block of 12 with plate number "3" and "Keatinge & Ball" imprint, o.g., many never hinged, large margins, two vert. creases (one between 1st & 2nd row, 2nd in right margin), Extremely Fine (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 22). Scott No. 12  $425. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large even margins, tied by light strike of Columbia, S.C. cds in blue on cover with handsome all-over advertising design of "S. Townsend, Columbia, S.C., Sunday School Books", small cover tear at right & small piece of flap missing, Extremely Fine and attractive, ex-Cantey (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 38). Scott No. 12  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large even margins, tied by Woodstock, Va.,/Nov. 9 (1863) cds on cover addressed to Joseph Stover Zea, Quartermaster Sergeant, Capt. Augustus P. Pifer's Company (Company A, 39th Virginia Cavalry Battalion), "Gen R. E. Lea's (sic) Hd. Qrs.", Army of Northern Virginia, small defect on reverse, Very Fine and choice, a fine Military address (pictured in Monroe book, pg. 91). Scott No. 12  Estimate $150 - 200. The 39th Virginia Cavalry Battalion, also called "Richardson's Battalion of Scouts, Guides and Couriers", was organized with two companies and later increased to four. It was attached to General Headquarters, Army of Northern Virginia, and served as General Robert E. Lee's personal bodyguard and cavalry command. The unit participated in every engagement at which General Lee was present from Fredericksburg to Appomattox. When the unit surrendered at Appomattox on April 9, 1865, it only contained 1 officer and 80 enlisted men. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large margins single, tied by "Chester C.H., S.C./Dec. 20" (1864) cds on cover to James Hemphill, House of Representatives in Columbia, S.C., Extremely Fine (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 22). Scott No. 12  Estimate $75 - 100. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large even margins, tied by "Charleston, S.C./Oct. 22" cds on Adversity cover made from a blue Court Disposition Document to Columbia, S.C., Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely adversity usage, ex-Cantey (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 40). Scott No. 11  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. top left corner margin single with large margins, tied by blue "Columbia, S.C./Sep. 27, 1864 cds on Adversity cover made from a South Carolina State Tax Document to Spartanburg C.H., S.C., Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Cantey (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 40). Scott No. 12  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large margins to in at bottom, tied by somewhat indistinct "Madison, Ga./Jun. 30" cds on lovely Wall Paper cover in red & blue, addressed to Marietta, Ga., Very Fine and attractive (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 41). Scott No. 11  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large margins to just shaving at right, tiny tear, tied by indistinct blue "Columbia, S.C" cds on lovely Wall Paper cover with Floral Design in blue, tan & brown, addressed to Charleston, S.C., Very Fine, a stunning cover (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 41). Scott No. 12  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Corner margin plate block of 12 with "Archer" imprint and "No. 1" plate, o.g., never hinged, full even margins, some faint toning, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 11  $450. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large margins, tied by "Spartanburg S.C." double-circle datestamp on gray and white wallpaper cover addressed to Berkely Grimball, Marion Artillery via Charleston, S.C., turned and remailed to Mrs. J. B. Grimball at Spantanburg C.H., S.C. with "Charleston S.C. Nov 11 186-" cds and matching large "10" rating, endorsed "B.G., Marion Artillery" at upper right; Very Fine a remarkable turned wallpaper use. Scott No. 11  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. The Grimball family was a prominent Southern family that included several members who were involved in the War. At the onset of the war, John Grimball;s five eldest sons went off to fight for the Confederacy. In June 1862, Grimball, his wife, son Harry and three daughters went to Spartanburg in an effort to avoid enemy attacks on the coast. There are several important blockade covers recorded from the family correspondence. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Four margins, tiniest faults, tied by "Augusta, Ga./Sep." cds on cover with all-over illustrated gray "State of Tennessee Executive Department/Agriculture/Commerce/Nashville" design, addressed to Mrs. Albert Smith, Macon Ga., Care Lt Col. Alb't Smith, Chief Pay Dept; top back flap missing, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 11  Estimate $300 - 400. Although there are numerous by the name of Albert Smith in the records, the most logical is Albert W. Smith of Co. A, 25th Georgia Infantry who was hospitalized 9/29/'63 in Floyd House Hospital, Macon, Georgia. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Huge margins, tied by "Mars Bluff, S.C. 1863" cds on pristine cover addressed to "Brig. Gen N. G. Evans, C.S.A., Charleston S.C.", Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 11  Estimate $200 - 300. Evans at the start of the war was commissioned a colonel and commanded a small brigade at the First Battle of Bull Run, where it was said his command went far toward saving the day for the South. During the thick of the fight, he was everywhere, closely followed by an aide carrying a "barrelito" (small barrel) of Evans' favorite whiskey on his back.He was given command of a brigade of Mississippi and Virginia troops and assigned to guard the upper fords of the Potomac River, above Washington, D.C. In October 1861, a Union force crossed the river near Leesburg, Virginia, and at the Battle of Ball's Bluff Evans' command drove the enemy into the Potomac River, inflicting great loss. Evans was promoted to brigadier general to be effective from the day of the battle.A number of examples of Evans' good tactical leadership and bravery in battle are recorded. However, his abrasive personality and his passion for intoxicating beverages led to his constant difficulties with colleagues and superiors. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Irregular margins, cancelled by manuscript "X" on adversity cover made from "War Finance - Upon A Cotton Basis" title page (Crandall #2876, only two recorded) to Columbus Ga., slightly soiling, Fine. Scott No. 11  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large to huge margins, tied by "Anderson, Tex./Jan. 26" cds on cover addressed to "Capt. Stephenson's Co., Col. Elmore's Regt., Galveston, Texas", Very Fine, a nice Texas usage. Scott No. 11  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Clear to large margins, rich color, cancelled by manuscript on fresh 1864 cover to "Col. Alfred L. Rives, Engineer Bureau, War Department, Richmond Va." (recipient became Col. 3/1864), postmarked with scarce "Va. C. & R.R., Cobham, Jul 6" railroad station cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 11  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Extra large balanced margins, tied by bold "Gilmore Tex." balloon cds with manuscript "Jan 18" date on clean buff cover addressed to Captain L. T. Barret at Nacogdoches Tex., part of flap missing, Very Fine, Barret is credited for digging Texas? first oil well in Oil Springs in 1866. Scott No. 11  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large margins, small surface abrasion, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Dec 4" cds on adversity cover made from printed ledger form, addressed "Lt. Col. Wilmot G. de Saussure" at Columbia S.C., forwarded upon arrival back to Charleston with horizontal pair of 1862, 5¢ light blue, Archer & Daly (large margins), affixed over 10¢ and tied by blue "Columbia S.C. Dec 24" cds, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 12  Estimate $400 - 600. After the U. S. Army evacuated Fort Moultrie in 1861, Gen. DeSaussure was placed in charge of the abandoned fortress. At the time of the bombardment of Fort Sumter by Confederate military forces, he was in command of artillery on Cummings Point. He later took command of the Fourth Brigade, South Carolina Militia, and held this position to the close of the War. He commanded the force of reserves, which engaged in the defense of Charleston, and was appointed Adjutant General of South Carolina. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Huge margins, tied by "Quincy Flor./Sep 2" cds on Cobb correspondence cover to Athens Ga., fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott No. 12  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Margins to slightly cut in, tied by "Thomasville, Ga." cds on turned cover to Albany with "Advertised" straightline handstamp and "Albany, Ga./Apr. 1, 1865" cds for forwarding to Macon Geo. with straight line "Due 10" handstamp, reverse with 2nd Albany cds & manuscript forwarding instructions, inside franked with 1863, 10¢ milky blue (#12a, large margins), tied by "Macon, Ga." cds on reverse & used to Decatur, small cover repair at right edge, Very Fine, a wonderful & interesting usage, ex-Finney. Scott No. 12  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large margins, except irregular at left, tied by "Greenville C.H., S.C." cds on cover to Pickens, S.C., cover with red & blue advertising corner card of "The Patriot & Mountaineer, One Dollar a Year", manuscript changed to "Two Dollars a Year", flap missing & slightly reduced at top, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 12  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)