CSA 3, 2¢ green strip of 5 (faulty – creased prior to use) to make up the 10¢ rate, used with manuscript Brandon Church (Va) April 25 (likely 1863) postmark on cover “To Mr. Henry E. Coleman, Jr., Care of Capt R. D. Baskerville, 14 Regt Va Volunteers, Near Jamestown Island, Va.” with “By Servant Bob” routing at lower left (undoubtedly a slave) SCV $13,500. Ex Rex Felton, Harold Katz, and David Burton. $4,000.

Robert Dortch Baskerville was in command of the Chambliss Grays, 98th Regiment, Mecklenburg County, Virginia Militia of 1860; enlisted on May 12, 1861, resigned due to illness on November 12, 1861. Military records of both soldiers are included.