Lot
2127 
Confederacy, Yorkville, S.C. Mar. 22 (1861), bold cds with "Paid 3" handstamp on cover to "Col. A B. Springs, Fort Mills, S.C.", Very Fine and attractive.Estimate $150 - 200.
Andrew Baxter Springs was a wealthy planter, with interests in railroads and banks. He was a signer of the Ordinance of Succession, and joined the military after the signing on Dec. 20, 1860. His rank, and the 3 cents rate, defines the date of this cover to be Jan. 26, 1861.
Current Opening Bid: $80