"Surry C H Va / 14 Mar 1862" and "Paid 5" on cover to Franklin Davis, Esq., Staunton, Va., small piece of back flap missing, otherwise 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.