MACON / GA // DEC / 12 [1861] double circle postmark with matching handstamped PAID / 10 in circle as well as second non-matching “10” under postmark on cover addressed to “C. G. Baldwin, Esq., Helena, Arkansas” with original letter (transcription included) headed Macon, Dec 11th 1861 from John T. Napier asking if would send the name of the regular land agent so he can write him regarding some lands in Arkansas. Union troops were active in Arkansas and land ownership was changing hands. Some residents were leaving Arkansas to move to other areas deeper south because of the uncertainty of the war. [GA] [AR] $250.