US 26, 3¢ dull red tied RICHMOND / Va. // APR / 18 / 1861 cds on cover to George Baughman, Box No 4145, New York City, N.Y. -- the first full day as an Independent State. Virginia seceded on April 17 and was admitted to the Confederacy on May 7, a very short time as an independent state, Very Fine, CSA Catalog Value $250. $250.