
Lot
2477
Confederacy, Southern Express, Atlanta Ga., Contents Unknown, clear wax seal on reverse of cover from J.Healy Smith, Surveyors Office to Alexander H. Stephens, Crawfordville Ga., endorsed "Valuable Papers value $5"; some pencil notes; top edge tear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Southern Express was founded by Henry B. Plant in 1861. During the war years this company transported "Valuable" or money letters throughout the South (also connecting with Adams Express for 'through the line' letters).
Realized: $300