Lot
2966 
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, clear to large margins, tied by central strike of "Goldsborough, N.C., Mar 23" cds on cover addressed by Brig. General Joseph R. Anderson to his wife in Richmond, Va., with "Head Quarters, Department of N.C., Official Business" semi-official imprint with "Official Business" cross out (personal letter); some cover soiling and edge wear at top, F.-V.F. C.S.A. Catalog No. WD-ZA-13.Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300.
After the fall of New Berne, N.C. on March 16th, 1862, the Richmond government relieved General Gatlin and placed Gen. Anderson in command of the Department of North Carolina, a position he only held for a few days. This cover was sent the day before he relieved of this temporary command.
Current Opening Bid: $100