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Confederacy, [End / Post War] 1865 (Jul. 21) United States Military Telegraph, imprint on cover with original matching enclosure datelined from Columbia S.C. July 21st 1865 to Charleston S.C. street address; some cover flaws, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
In the weeks after final Confederate collapse, the best means of communication within the South was via military telegraph in areas where service had been restored. The American Telegraph Co. (South) facilities were under the control and supervision of the U.S. Military Telegraph as imprinted on this envelope. The message was hand delivered to the street address.
Realized: $200