Confederacy, New Orleans Soldier "Due 10" Receiving Handstamp. Buff cover from soldier in the "Louisiana Guard Light Artillery, Norfolk (Virginia)" to New Orleans and postmarked blue "Norfolk, Va./Oct. 23, 1861" (1862) double circle postmark and matching (Due) "10" handstamp, on arrival in New Orleans the distinctive "due 10" handstamp was applied, some wear on back flap, Very Fine (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 71). Estimate  $150 - 200. The post office at New Orleans, Louisiana, often placed a prominent receiving "due 5" or "due 10" mark on incoming soldier's due mail presumably to insure the required postage was collected. $0 (Image)