CSA 5, 10¢ rose, light gum staining), tied by ATLANTA Ga. AUG 31circular datestamp on lovely lady's cover with embossed floral design border addressed to George W. Archer, A.S.C.S.A. (Assistant Surgeon CSA) Montgomery White Sulphur (Springs) Virginia at a CSA hospital; July 30th 1863 docketing on reverse, top back flap removed, Fine, signed usual tiny (August) Dietz & "E.D.F." (Eben D. Finney).  $800.

Dr. George W. Archer (1924-1907) served as a surgeon in Stonewall Jackson's brigade. He lost his hearing due to the cannon fire at Manassas/Bull Run. Montgomery White Sulphur Springs was a popular resort area of the 19th Century that was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. He never married.