CSA 11, pencil canceled 10¢ blue with matching cancellation of "Arrington, Va. 29 June 1864" on small adversity cover made from military form and addressed to "Capt. John H. McCue, Enrolling Officer, Staunton, Augusta Co., Va.". Stamp has pre-printing paper fold. 2000 CSA Certificate #363. $180.

John Howard McCue's father was a prominent Whig judge and attorney in Staunton. His cousin, John Marshall McCue, was also active in politics and the law. McCue's great grandfather emigrated from Ireland to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and moved eventually to Nelson County, Virginia. McCue came from a family of ministers and lawyers; he chose the law as his vocation. McCue practiced law in Nelson County in Lovingston, just over the mountain from Staunton. His family connections and law practice carried him often to Augusta. He was appointed commissary of the 51st Virginia in 1861 and served through the war. He was a frequent correspondent of CSA Brig. Gen. John D. Imboden, also of Staunton.