CIVILIAN FLAG OF TRUCE: CSA 11, 10¢ blue top sheet margin tied neat RICHMOND Va. OCT 14 CDS on small commercially-made envelope to Mrs. A. Lugnot, Richmond Va. with manuscript directive “By flag of truce” at lower left. Sealed 1.25” tear extends from top under stamp through CDS. OVERPAID DROP, Ex Harrison. $225.

G.A. Lugnot was a private in Co. B, 24th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Middle initial also recorded as R. He was hospitalized in Richmond with syphilis. Partial record included.