VA1564 CSA #5 (4-Margin with a small left sheet margin standard somewhat light rose color) tied by the Blue Petersburg, Va CDS 29 JUL (1862). Coarse paper cover (definitely a homemade adversity cover) addressed to Rev Lewis Phillips Fair Haven Moore Co. NC. Rev Phillips had two sons both serving in Co D 48th NC Inf one of whom most likely sent this cover. Martin C. Phillips was wounded at Fredericksburg 12/13/1862 and captured as a POW at Bristoe Station (Va) 10/14/1863. He was confined at Point Lookout until exchanged 5/8/1864. Baxter C. Phillips was also wounded at Fredericksburg 12/13/1862 but recovered and rejoined his regiment in early 1863. Cover slightly reduced at the left not affecting anything, otherwise Very Fine. PF Certificate 1989. $650.00

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