Confederacy, Texas Lone Star Flag. inscribed "Traitors" handpainted in red and blue on cover franked with a U.S. 3¢ 1857 tied by light "Matagorda, Txs." cds, May 30 or 31 (second digit not struck up, the 31st being last day of validity) on cover to Providence, R.I., tiny tear at left just affecting design, Very Fine and attractive. A unique item from a Union sympathiser in Confederate Texas. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. Includes is original 3-page letter datelined "Matagorda, May 23, 1861" from a young girl to her cousin that notes "What do you think of the times? I think it is getting to be Hard Times. I have made me a very pretty flag and when I hear of any news, I raise it. Ma has promised me a silk flag or a party if the South takes the City of Washington without burning it down.". $0 (Image)