Lot
2038 
Confederacy, (Captured Union Patriotic Cover) Washington Mounted on Horse (Walcott No. 67), blue Patriotic design on 1862 cover with balloon type cds of "Corinth, Miss., Apr. 10" on reverse and manuscript "Due 5" rating to Memphis, Tenn., Memphis "Due 5" handstamp on face, magenta Soldier's endorsement "Soldier's Letter, L.S. Lake, Co C. 13th Regiment, Tenn. Vols." at top; cover silked on the inside and lightly cleaned, handsome Very Fine appearance, ex-Everett (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 30). Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
The sender has crossed out the "Union" inscription at the bottom of design, to make clear his Southern sentiments and has added at top left of design the manuscript notation "Taken From Yankees".
Private L.S. Lake of the 13th Tennessee, had just fought at the Battle of Shiloh (April 6-7), in which the regiment sustained 137 casualties, which might be one of the reasons why he deserted his unit at Corinth on April 25, 1862. He returned to his regiment, but again deserted at Shellyville, Tenn. on May 10, 1862.
Realized: $1,250