US #26A, 3¢ dull red (type IV which is not listed in either Scott or CSA Catalog – trivial stamp defects) tied RICHMOND / Va. // MAY / 4 / 1861 cds on pristine cover; Scarce Independent State Use (only independent for 20 days) addressed to Dr. J. S. Davis, University of Va. Dr. John Staige Davis was a Professor of Anatomy and Medicine at UVA and intermarried with the Blackford, Landon and Minor families as well as a direct descendant of the famous Washington family. Much information to be found online. Ex Thayer. [VA] $250.