CSA #2, 10¢ blue Paterson with large margins all around, tied CHARLESTON / S.C. / DEC / 13 cds on cover to “Dr. Jno A Barksdale, Laurens C.H., S.C.”, Ex-Milgram and Wm. A. Fox. Unpublished physician bio enclosed. During the war, John A. Barksdale served as a volunteer in Richmond and North Georgia, administering to the sick and wounded. He was a South Carolinian and spent most of his career as physician and druggist in Laurens C.H.  He was also elected for a term to the SC State Legislature.