GA1256

Stampless PAID cover with the Savannah, Geo "Stars" CDS 6 JAN (1862) and handstamp PAID 5 Type F. Addressed to Mrs. Sophronia Mitchell, Duncanville, Thomas Co., Ga. Part of back flap missing, otherwise a very clean cover with the rarely seen Savannah "Stars" postmark. Sophronia Mitchell (1808-1893) was the wife of Richard Mitchell (1791-1856) a wealthy plantation owner (Fair Oaks Plantation near Thomasville, Georgia). The sender of this cover is unknown, but Mrs. Mitchell did have several sons who served in the Confederate Army.

$200.00

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