FL270

Stampless PAID cover with a full strike of the Warrington, Fla CDS 9 SEP (1861) and handstamp PAID 5 Type B. Above the handstamp is a manuscript "Paid 5" and the initials "W.S.C." From the well-known Chapman Correspondence addressed to Mrs. Kate L. Chapman, Talladega, Ala. Docketing at left in the same hand as the address "Clothing & Board Mr Williams"  Small reduction at the top. Exceptionally clean cover. Kate Lettice Chapman (1839-1881), the addressee, was the wife of William Smith Chapman (1833-1868) who at the time of this cover was the 1st Lieut of Co D 1st Ala Inf. The regiment was organized in Pensacola in April 1861 and remained in the Pensacola area until March 1862. On 3/16/1862, Lieut Chapman was promoted Capt and transferred to Co G 31st Ala Inf when that regiment was organized at Talladega, Alabama. Capt Chapman resigned 9/26/1862 with no further service. In 1863, he relocated with his family to Southern California. and worked as a citrus farmer. This cover is from Lieut Chapman to his wife with his initials on the cover at the upper right. There are a number of other covers in this correspondence from this location in the same handwriting from Lieut Chapman to his wife.

$250.00

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