Lot
4193 
Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Dec 19 1860, neat cds on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), straddle line s.e. at right, canceled by matching circular grid, addressed to Commander P. Drayton, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia; missing flap and couple small top edge flaws, F.-V.F., This is the last day the U.S. Post Office operated in South Carolina as it seceded from the Union on the following day.. Estimate $300 - 400.
Although the original letter is not here, this was sent from Tom Drayton to his brother Percival, who was a unionist who stayed in the U.S. Navy throughout the War. This shows that blood ties were broken in many places throughout the U.S. as family members literally chose sides.
Realized: $650