“Locust Bottom Va July 2/61” with matching “paid 5cts” on cover to Mrs. Ann F. Acton, Atlanta, Georgia. Small edge faults. Scarce manuscript small-town postmark from Botetourt County. The post office opened Aug 11, 1860. Population unknown. Nice darkly-penned 4-page letter headed Botetourt June 27 1861 from Sarah A. Wood talking about the excitement of the young men going to war, news of friends and family by name. Ex Harrison. $130.