Sale 53: The Richard Warren Collection of Confederate States

Lot 4445    

Confederacy, Augusta & Atlanta R.R., Nov 17, clear strike of cds on greenish folded cover with "Alexander H. Stephens M.C." free frank endorsement and addressed to Thomas W. Thomas, Robert Hester, Wm. M. McIntosh, Esq. at Elberton Ga., Very Fine and scarce free franked railroad use.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $450

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Lot 4446    

Confederacy, "Orange & Alexandria, Rail Road Company", manuscript corner card at upper right on buff cover with matching manuscript "Livingston Feb 22nd 1864, Enclosed $13.00" at upper left, addressed to J.H. Reid Esq., Treasurer, Lynchburg Va., additional "$20 postage stamps", Very Fine, a scarce use noting carriage by railroad.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

This appears to be a money letter that is usually privately carried by express companies using railroads for transportation.

Realized: $200

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