Mobile, Ala., 5¢ Blue #58X2, tied by Mobile Oct. 12 [1861] double-circle datestamp on cover to "Miss Lewis, Care of Maj. Gen. Jno. L. Lewis, New Orleans La.", endorsed at left in same hand "Lieut. A.J. Lewis La. Infy", slightly reduced at left and light overall soiling. SCV $2,000. $950.

Andrew J. Lewis enlisted as a private in Company E, 12th Louisiana Infantry, which was organized at Camp Moore, LA, on 8-13-61. Andrew signed up for a 3- year stint but was discharged April 25, 1862, due to chronic diarrhea of 7 month’s duration. He was described as 20 years of age, 5’10” tall, fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair, a farmer. Andrew’s father was John L. Lewis who was a major general in the Louisiana Militia. Gen. Lewis is the one who gave the order to disband the Confederate 1st Louisiana Native Guard on April 29, 1862, as Union troops entered and took over the city of New Orleans.