CSA 1-2, Stone 2, position 44 (94), 5¢ green (4 margins with a lower sheet margin, crease, small scrape, and edge gum toning at bottom), tied by the usual partial strike of the blue PETERSBURG Va. JAN 8 (1862) CDS. Click here to see folded letter inside with slave content dealing with payment for the services of a hired slave (Jack); addressed to Lieut. Col. F. H. Archer, Hardy’s Bluff, James River Via City Point from George W. Cox; letter folds reinforced on the inside with archival tape, Ex David Burton. $250.

Fletcher Harris Archer (1813-1902) was a Petersburg lawyer. He was the Lt Col of the Third Virginia Infantry but was dropped at the May 1862 reorganization. He later commanded the Third Battalion of Virginia Reserves in 1864. After the war, he served as mayor of Petersburg. More interesting biographical war data enclosed with the lot.