Confederacy, Oxford N.C. Jul 25, sharp strike of large cds ties beautiful 1863, 10¢ milky blue with four huge margins including sheet margin at left, on homemade brown cover with military address to Major Thos. Venable, Assistant A. General, Care of Gnl. Whiting, Wilmington N.C.; light cover wrinkling, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 11a Estimate $100 - 150. Thomas Brown Venable (1824-1893) served on the staffs of several generals including French, Whiting, Clingman and Holmes. $0 (Image)