Lot
4359 
Confederacy, Charleston S.C., cds of late 1864/early 1865 ties 10¢ blue, Keatinge & Ball (12), four margins, on through the lines cover most likely from the Occupied South due to franking of C.S.A. postage to Charleston S.C. with Union manuscript "Examined, Jno. H. McCoy, Lt. Provost Genl." censor marking, forwarded in care of Washington Artillery at Adams Run with Charleston large "2" cent due rating handstamp (CSA type H); flap mostly missing, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A RARE FLAG OF TRUCE LETTER FORWARDED LOCALLY WITHIN THE CHARLESTON AREA.
This letter incurred a forwarding fee of 2¢ as if it was a local letter. This is consistent with the practice known for many Charleston military addresses on nearby islands and towns were considered local even though they were not delivered to individuals at Charleston post office. At first glance it may appear the 2¢ fee shows advertising in the local newspapers, but a search of them shows this was not the case.
Realized: $625