
Lot
4315
Confederacy, (Forwarded) Cheraw S.C. Feb 7, partial cds cancels 5¢ milky blue, Stone 2 (4b) horizontal pair, large margins to touched, tear and toned, on blue 1863 business accounting letter addressed in care of Gen. Gist at Charlotte S.C., forwarded to Wilmington N.C. with 5¢ blue (7) horizontal pair, four margins, tied by "Charleston S.C. Feb 9 186" cds; cover tear, Fine and scarce forwarding combination use. Estimate $300 - 400.
Although the recipient was attached to General Gist's staff, because he was a civilian his forwarded mail required additional postage.
Realized: $550