CSA 11, 10¢ blue (4 ample to huge margins) tied by SHREVEPORT / LA. // FEB / 18 double-circle datestamp on TRANS-MISSISSIPPI COURIER cover to Miss M. Em. Reagan, New Salem, Rusk County, Texas. Manuscript "Soldiers letter 19th La." and "Favor of Mr. Aills," missing part of back flap, Very Fine and SCARCE USE. While this does not have contents identifying the origin or a manuscript indication of Trans-Mississippi carriage, it almost assuredly originated in the East, was carried across the river, and entered the Confederate mails at Shreveport for delivery to Texas. $1,250.

Thomas P. Aills served in the 14th Texas Infantry in General Walker's Division, Trans-Mississippi Department (Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865). There was also a George W. Aills in the 19th Louisiana Infantry.