5 Forks July 6, manuscript postmark with matching Paid 10 on TURNED COVER to Robert M. Hamilton, Orr's Rifle Regt. S.C.V., Company D, McGowans Brigade, Richmond Va., turned and sent back to 5 Forks, franked with CSA  12, 10¢ blue(irregular right sheet margin folded over top edge), tied by partial RICHMOND VA cds, Stets & Teal Rarity 9, the listing copy for the CSA Catalog (CV $500). Ex R. Murphy, $500.

Robert M. Hamilton enlisted in March 1862, and served until August 5, 1864, when entered Jackson’s Hospital at Richmond for sickness. He was furloughed and did not return to duty. He served in Company D, 1st S.C. (Orr’s) Rifles.