| VA3299 |
CSA #12 (AD) (stamp clipped at the left upper corner prior to affixing) tied by a weak but recognizable strike of the Richmond, Va CDS Powell Type 6i 29 MAR (1864). “Confederate States of America, War Department, Engineer Bureau.” Semi-Official Imprint (CC WD-EN-01). Unusual to see the imprint at the lower left. Military Address to Lt Claude B. Denson, Co A 2nd Regt Engr Troops, Wilmington NC. Sealed back flap opening tears. Very clean cover.
Lt
Claude B. Denson (1838-1903) as an engineering officer worked on
various assignments in Virginia and North Carolina. He is particularly
noted for his work on Fort Fisher in Wilmington NC. |
$200.00 |