Lot
777 
Oelrichs & Co., New York, Forwarded By. Full oval handstamp in incoming 1861 folded letter to Richmond, Va., enclosure datelined "Bremen, 5th June, 1861" shortly after the Confederate P.O. Department took control and mail lines closed between the North & South on June 1st, likely privately carried (possibly by express) to Richmond; trivial erosion in address panel, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $280