Lot
1616 
Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, horizontal pair, irregular margins with left stamp faulty at bottom, tied by "Houston, Tex., Sep 26" cds on cover to Independence, Texas from the Clay correspondence, with "Urbanity of Capt. Barzeza" endorsement and transit notation "This letter came after Mr. McKnight sent Henry home. I hope there is some good new in this. Send me word (or not) it is of a late date. M-"; cover missing bottomflap and small edge repair at bottom center, Fine, still a rare Trans-Mississippi courier express rate cover. Scott No. 13; $3,000 Estimate $500 - 750.
It has been established that this letter originated in Mobile Ala. and was carried by Capt. Barzeza of the 5th Texas Brigade after his parole from Johnson Island prison in Ohio.
Realized: $600