Mobile, Ala., 5¢ blue 58X2 tied neat AUG 17 1861 double-circle town cancel on cover to Elra Bland Esq Orrville Dallas Co Ala., flap tears. Click here to see the original letter (image edges clipped because is slightly too large for the scanner bed) to Bland from John J. Walker. Strong dark ink has left some erosion, especially on the file folds, but excellent content concerning the war which the writer feels will be over in a few months. Delusion statements such as “The South will be the most prosperous nation on earth, after she achieves her independence, and that is near at hand.” (not). Ex David Burton, SCV $1,750. $750.