US U26, 3¢ star-die entire tied AUGUSTA / Ga. // MAR / 1 [1861] (inverted day date) addressed to Mrs. Isabella Woodruff, Care of Mrs. Roberts, Orphans House, Charleston, South Carolina where readdressed to Care of W. L. Easterlin Esq, Bamberg, S.C., C.S.A. and FORWARDED with US 26, 3¢ dull red tied grid duplexed with CHARLESTON/ S.C. // MAR / 4 / 1861 dcds. The insightful Isabella Woodruff papers are in the Manuscript Division of Duke University. Isabella was a widowed slave holder and school teacher. The Charleston Orphans House is the oldest public orphanage in the United States, established in 1790 and in operation at that location until 1951 when it was moved to a more home-like setting for the children; it continues today. Stamp and cover with small faults, CSA Use of US Postage, Ex Karrer. $250.