RICHMOND Va. FEB 16 1862 circular datestamp, Powell type 3a3 with inverted year logo with matching DUE 5, type O, on cover to Miss Anna Isbell, Stone Wall Mills, Appomattox CH, Va. Soldier’s pencil endorsement at top from Sergt R.B. Isbell, Co. B 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Small hole cut out of top back flap; tiny abrasion hole at top center. Ex Harry Muldrow. $100.

Robert B. Isbell (1836-1921) was a 25-year-old miller when he enlisted May 13, 1861, at Lynchburg as a 2nd Corpl; he mustered into Co. B, Virginia 2nd Cavalry, Army of Northern Virginia. He was listed as sick 9-20-62 behind enemy lines (ugh) and returned a month or so later. he was wounded May 8, 1864 at Todd’s Tavern, Va., Battle of Spotsylvania, and remained hospitalized for many months. He rose through the ranks to 2nd Lieut.