Lot
4294 
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. May 7, 1861, neat strike of double-circle datestamp ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on red and blue 7-Star Confederate Flag Patriotic cover from the Winsmith correspondence to Glenn Springs P.O. S.C.; missing part of bottom flap, Extremely Fine, ex-Calhoun. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A BEAUTIFUL CONFEDERATE FLAG PATRIOTIC COVER WITH UNITED STATES POSTAGE USED IN THE CONFEDERATE POSTAL SYSTEM.
Captain Winsmith was wounded at Sharpsburg (Antietam) in 1862 and again at Fort Harrison in 1864, but did survive the war and continued his career as a lawyer. He was appointed to Brigadier General of the South Caroline State Militia in 1865 and served for one year.
Realized: $3,750