Confederacy, Outgoing Blockade-Run From Charleston S.C. To New York Via Nassau. Cover addressed to Miss Sabina E. Wells at New York City street address, entered British Mails with red "Nassau Paid SP 12 64" circular datestamp, red crayon "4" pence rate, "N. York Br. Pkt. 5 Oct. 1" integral-rate circular datestamp with 5¢ due for British Packet mail, slight toning and edge wear, couple minor creases, Fine. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. The Wells correspondence originates in Charleston, based on New York Oct. 1, 1864, arrival date, carried on blockade-runner "Fox" which departed Charleston Sep. 9, 1864, arrived Nassau Sep. 12; then by Cunarder Corsica which departed on Nassau Sep. 25, arriving New York Oct. 1; the "Fox" was owned by Fraser Trenholm & Co.; active May 1864 to May 1865, 18 for 18 in successful trips; survived the war. $0 (Image)