Lot
2378 
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, full to huge margins, tied by neat "Charleston S.C., Dec 21, 1861" cds on blue folded letter to Adams Run S.C., business content of business nature mentioning the blockade and runners, "The fleet at No. Edisto has blocked the inland navigation south, for the present; but we hope the coasters will be able to get home by x-mas, tho there is no telling" and "P.S. Genl. Ripley returned last evening from No. Edisto. We got a permit for Jimmy to return…", Very Fine, this letter portrays an excellent picture of the situation presented to Charleston businessmen by the Union blockade. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $525