CSA 12-KBa-v4 10¢ bright blue overheated plate variety (roughly separated) tied neat RICHMOND Va. MAR 9 (1865) circular datestamp (Powell type 5g) on cover to C.Y. Thomas Esqr Henry Co Ho, Henry Co. Va. with contents docketing at top indicating sender was Jno. T. Hamlett. Very late use with 200% premium in CSA Catalog. Ex Harry Muldrow. $250.

C. Y. Thomas was a man of more than ordinary distinction in Virginia, an attorney of ability who served in the Virginia senate before the War and struggled in vain against secession. Despite this, he held the office of commonwealth attorney during the War and was appointed by the Confederacy to distribute supplies to the needy families of Confederate soldiers.