GA1183

CSA #12 (AD) (4-Margin) tied by a full strike of the VIOLET Augusta, Ga CDS 5 APR (1865). Receiving docketing at left "Rc'd April 9th 65." The cover was received the day General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Va. Military Address to Capt J. C. Wrenshall, Macon, Georgia. John C. Wrenshall (1834-1926) was a Civil Engineer and served in the Confederate States Nitre and Mining Service. After the war, he helped repair bridges destroyed by both armies. Cover has a little very light staining and minor wear at the upper left corner. Still a very clean appearing cover and a very late use from Georgia with a scarce Violet postmark.

$400.00

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