Confederacy, Alexandria, Va./May 23, 1861, double circle postmark with matching straight line "FREE" handstamp on orange cover to the Postmaster in Sangerville, Va., includes original enclosure, reduced at left, Very Fine and a scarce usage of the United States Free Postmaster's handstamp during the Confederacy. Estimate $200 - 300. This is a legal usage as the postmaster's "FREE" was not abolished by the CSA until the CSA Postal Service took over on 6/1/1861. This is also the Last Day of CSA usage from Alexandria as the town was formally occupied the next day by the Union Army. $0 (Image)