Blue Ridge, Va. Oct 8 1861 Paid 5” all in manuscript on nifty folded letter on blue-lined paper to Miss L. Fannie Wright, Chamblissburg, Bedford County, Virginia. This is the listing copy for both the CSA Catalog and the VPHS catalog. Unknown number of this small-town postmark. Population unknown at that time but today is a census-designated place in southern Botetourt County with a population of 3,185 in the 2020 census. Part of the Roanoke metropolitan statistical area. Beautifully folded letter in strong ink, signed by Eliza A. Lemon October 5, 1861, talking of the young men mustering in the militia, hoping war will crease, etc. Ex Harrison. $150.