CSA 11a, 10¢ milky blue (4 large margins) tied RICHMOND VA JUL 5 circular datestamp on FORWARDED cover to Mr. John Rutherfoord, Richmond Va. which has been crossed out and cover redirected in pencil to Rock Castle Goochland (County, Virginia. Docketing up left side indicating contents from Mrs. P.H. Aylett 6 July 1863 and Mrs. J.R. (Aylett), back flap sealed with red wax, Ex August Dietz with his distinct handwriting indicating this is milky blue. Ex Dietz. $600.

John Rutherfoord (1792-1866) was Acting Governor of Virginia 1841-42. He graduated from Princeton in 1816, studied law and was admitted to the bar. He served in a militia unit called the Richmond Fayette artillery, advancing through the ranks to regimental commander with the rank of Colonel. The Rutherfoord papers, 1754-1931, are housed at Duke University. This cover is likely to the wife of his son, John Coles Rutherfoord (1825-1866), lawyer, planter, and member of the House of Delegates. Their home was Rock Castle, to which the letter is forwarded. His wife was Ann Seddon (Roy) Rutherfoord (1832-1906?).

Patrick Henry Aylett (1825-1870) married Emily Ann Rutherfoord. He was District Attorney and on the board of directors US Naval Academy. He was killed when the floor collapsed in the Virginia State Capitol. He was the great grandson of Patrick Henry.

Col. William Roane Aylett (1833-1900) was a Confederate officer and a great grandson of patriot Patrick Henry. He was a lawyer in King William county Virginia. Col. Aylett served in Co. D, 53rd Virginia infantry. He was wounded at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, and assumed command of Gen. Lewis Armistead’s brigade after the general's death, although he was also wounded. He was captured at Saylor’s Creek on April 6, 1865, and released July 15 from Johnsons Island.