CSA 12, 10¢ blue tied by SHREVEPORT / LA. // JUL / 16 / 1864 double-circle datestamp on lengthy 4-page folded letter to Mrs. James Lacy, San Cosina, Rusk County, Texas, from T. J. Lacy, 3rd Texas Cavalry (Hood's Brigade) "To Home Folks," datelined "In Camp, Marietta, Georgia, June 21st, 1864" and tiny manuscript "Paid $1.00" next to stamp which indicates the TRANS-MISSISSIPPI COURIER FEE. Excellent soldier’s letter written by Thomas Jefferson Lacy (1838-1910) in bold pencil but very readable, Fascinating, it includes description of casualties with loss of limbs, a prediction that "Johnson is anxious for Sherman to make the attack & I think will force him to do it yet," remorse over Gen. Polk's death (killed June 14), a long commentary on Grant's campaign, "Grant seems to be preparing for another attempt at an 'on to Richmond,'" and the consequences of losing Richmond, mention of cousins Ben and Crockett Lacy who "were prisoners at Fort Pillow when Forrest attacked the place. The enemy forced them to carry ammunition to their men in the ditches. Ben was killed & Crocket wounded." The writer includes a colorful remark about a relative who was made Provost Marshal -- "Not much to do & a plenty of nice Ladies to pass off the time with. He can't afford to take a 'ride' there, but will wait until he can get back to his native state." Very rare use, TRANS-MISSISSIPPI COURIER COVERS RARELY SHOW THE EXPRESS CHARGE or contain such a LENGTHY WAR-CONTENT LETTER; Difficult to scan as is longer than the scanner bed, so you’ll have to take my word for it that the content is wonderful – MOST of the lengthy content is scanned (PAGE 1, PAGE 2, PAGE 3, PAGE 4). Ex Keeling, Littlejohn, and Walske. $2,000.