Lot 3413
Confederacy, Marshall, Texas, double circle postmark with (due) 10 handstamp on small folded letter to Rusk, Texas, written for a soldier to his wife at his request by the woman who was taking care of him, she reports him very ill with pneumonia and asking her to come as soon as possible. Docketed "A.S. Loden, a privat(e) (in) Fleuries Comp", some hinge reinforcement inside on the seams, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $250
Lot 3414
Confederacy, Nacogdoches, Tex., Nov 18, 1861, cds on cover with handstamped "Paid 5", type IA, to Rush, Texas with stained and fragile original letter, cover bit stained, Fine and scarce.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100
Lot 3415
Confederacy, Paris, Texas, blue cds with matching handstamped "Paid 10", type II, neat clear strikes on cover to "Dr. E.E. Harris, Surg Mussers Battalion, 1st (Frosts) Brigade Mo Infy Prices Div. CSA, Little Rock, Ark", slightly reduced at left with stain at lower left corner, Very Fine, Scarce Texas town.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot 3416
Confederacy, Rusk, Texas, neat cds with handstamped "Paid 5" in arc that appears to be an altered pre-war "3" - unlisted in Dietz - used on outer folded lettersheet addressed "Care Capt J M Taylor, Ft. Smith, Ark", light age spots, Very Fine, Rare & with bold clear markings.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $300
Lot 3417
Confederacy, Sumpter, Texas, balloon cds with handstamped "Paid 5", type IA woodcut, on fresh cover to Austin, Tex, reduced at right, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $450
Lot 3418
Confederacy, Tyler, Tex, cds tying 1863, 10¢ blue (four margins, light horizontal crease) on fresh cover to Huntsville, Texas, top back flap missing, Very Fine, Scarce Texas town.Scott No. 11 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $180