CSA 7-R pair, 5¢ blue tied neat ANDERSON Tex MAY 9 CDS on cover to Mr. W. H. Neblett, Capt. Stephenson’s Co. (I) Col Elmore’s Regt Galveston Texas. Ex Ralph Swap. $225. 

William H. Neblett was 35 years old in 1863 when he enlisted as a private in Company I, Texas 20th infantry. He also had service in Company A, Tennessee 49th infantry. Neblett was a Texas farmer, planter, and attorney. He was married to Elizabeth (Lizzie) Scott Neblett, who was a diarist. Although she was married with six children, it appears she was also intimate with women (lesbian).