Lot
3111 
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, Archer & Daly printing. Large margins to close at top, tied by the large single rim "Charleston, S.C./Jul. 26, 1863" cds with military address to Lt. R. Y. Dwight, Black Oak P.O., Charleston Dist S.C., few backflap opening tears, F.-V.F. Scott No. 12 Estimate $75 - 100.
Richard Yeadon Dwight (1837-1919) was a physician from Walterborough, S.C., but had a number of different assignments before finally serving as an assistant surgeon in 1864. At the time of this cover, he was a Lieutenant in Co. D, 3rd S.C. Heavy Artillery which was part of the Charleston defenses.
Realized: $105