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CSA
#6 Horz Pair (margin just barely clipped at the lower
left corner and a little toning at the left upper corner) canceled by
two
strikes of a small handstamp (appears to be typeset)
“PAID 10.” In the
center of the cover is a full strike of the small single rim Weatherford,
Tex
CDS. This is one of only two covers currently recorded from
Weatherford,
Tex showing this unusual “PAID 10” cancelation. Folded letter complete
written on a lined Ledger Page and
datelined “Parker Co., Texas July 8th
1864.” Military Address to James C. Cox, Co A Griffins Batt, Sabine
Pass, Texas. The unit was the 21st Tex
Inf Battalion guarding the Texas
Gulf Coast and commanded by Major (later Lt Col) William H. Griffin. The
letter itself is of historical importance as it describes Indians said
to
be dressed in Yankee uniforms raiding a salt works and killing a
woman, a boy, and taking hostages. A full transcript of
the letter is
included. Very Fine Cover. Cover originally included in the exhibit to
show the handstamp “Paid 10” canceling the stamps. This cover was used
as an illustration on Page 80 of Gen Bush’s Fancy and Unusual Cancel
book
and again as an illustration on Page 285 of the Collector’s
Guide to
Confederate Philately.
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