Lot
2244 
Confederacy, (Columbia, S.C.), "Richmond, Va., Jan 24, 1863" 32mm cds ties pair 1862 5¢ blue (7) on cover to Columbia S.C., additionally franked "Wm. Porcher Miles, M.C." at upper right, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
In early 1861 designed CSA Battle Flag, W.P. Miles served as Mayor of Charleston 1855-57, elected to 35th-36th Congress's until retirement in 1860, later served as Confederate Provisional Congress, member of the Confederate Congress from 1862-64, Colonel on the staff of Gen. Beauregard, President of Unv. of S.C. at Columbia, died May 11, 1899.