CSA 2-Ha (Scott 2b), 10¢ dark blue Hoyer, 4 margins with tear at upper left, tied by ENTERPRISE MISS circular datestamp on cover to Mrs. J.W. Lancaster, Minden, La., which has been crossed out and FORWARDED to Vienna, Care R.E. Russ; slightly reduced at left. Appears to have been this or another stamp at right with obvious shadow of stamp and bottom of postmark. Yours to interpret.SCV $1,000. $300.

John W. Lancaster was a resident of Minden, La., who enlisted in the Confederate Army March 15, 1862. He served in the notable Minden Rangers, officially designated as Company C of the 28th Mississippi Cavalry. Despite its Mississippi designation the unit was comprised entirely of men from Louisiana. He was on a roll of prisoners in October 1862.