CSA 11d, 10¢ green tied by PITTSBORO N.C. cds on slightly soiled cover to Capt. Claude B. Denson, 2nd Regt Engineer Troops, Wilmington N.C. Scarce stamp shade.   $200.

Capt. Claude B. Denson served in Co. E, 20th North Carolina State Troops, the only engineering troop in North Carolina. He was an engineering graduate from VMI and assigned various engineering duties in NC and VA. He did good work at Fort Fisher, Wilmington, NC. He surrendered in Greensboro 1865.