Confederacy, North To South "Flag-Of-Truce" Cover. 1862, 5¢ blue, Archer & Daly Printing, large margins (top right corner clipped due to placement at edge of cover), tied by "Richmond, Va./Dec. 4" (1863) cds on over paid drop Flag of Truce "inner" cover to "Andrew Deming, Commissary Sergeant, Perry's Brigade, Andersons Division, A.P. Hills Corps, Richmond, Va.", Very Fine and choice, a gorgeous item (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 93). Scott No. 7  Estimate $500 - 750. Federal regulations required that letters sent to the Confederacy be enclosed in an "inner" unsealed envelope, properly addressed, and affixed with the appropriate Confederate postage, although the letter could be sent postage collect. The "inner" envelope was then placed in an "outer" envelope that was addressed to the Commanding General at Fortress Monroe, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, which was the principal Northern "through-the-Iines" exchange point. Such letters were also required to bear the notation "Flag of Truce". The "outer" envelope was opened and destroyed at Fortress Monroe, and the "inner" envelope forwarded on to the South.This is an excellent example of such a usage. The military address is unusually colorful and complete. The Richmond post office was the principal Confederate postal system entry point for mail received from the North via "Flag of Truce". In addition, there is a puzzling and dramatic notation in pencil on the top portion of the cover which states:"Miss Annie Gaines. Dear Miss. No excuse or apology can I offer for my boldness in addressing you especially on such a subject.". $0 (Image)