SMITHFIELD / Va. // JAN / 30 / (1862), light strike of red CDS with matching PAID and bold V in oval handstamps on cover to Mr. Jacob Byarly (also seen as Byerly, Birely, Birerley and more), Haniheys Creek, Davidson County N.C. with 10-Star Confederate Flag with Streamer and Verse patriotic design (F10-11, Verse 5, CV $1,000), Very Fine and scarce, ex Hall. $700.