"Surry C H Va / 24 Dec 1862" and "Paid 10" on small, neat cover to Franklin Davis, Esq., Box No. 5, Staunton, Va., Very Fine. Ex Sam Zimmerman. Penciled origination docketing up left side “B.F. Nelson.” $160.

Franklin Davis was Virginia's most renowned tree nurseryman. Benjamin Franklin Nelson (1841-1932) served in Co. K, Virginia 25th Infantry as well as Co. B, Va. 31st Infantry, both Army of Northern Virginia.