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Stampless Soldiers Due cover with handstamp (Due) 10 without a postmark. Addressed to Mrs. J. M. Osterhout, Bellville, Austin County, Texas. Endorsed at upper left "From J. P. Osterhout Adj 4th Inf ST." The handstamp "10" is similar to the Army of Tennessee field (Due) 10 mark Type ATN-07. However, it is not an Army of Tennessee mark. Very Fine, Ex Bleuler, Ex Kaufmann. John Patterson Osterhout (1826-1903) enlisted as a private in the 4th Tex Inf State Troops 12/1/1863. This was a 6 month militia regiment that disbanded in early 1864. The unit remained in Texas and was not part of the Army of Tennessee. Most likely the cover originated somewhere in Texas wherever the unit happened to be as there are several Texas towns that had a similar "10" handstamp. A detailed biography of John P. Osterhout is included with the cover.

$200.00

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