April 3 1862 Rev Hiden, Chaplain of Post Orange, VA

Description: FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING Absolutely an original item, not a reproduction. This item is a "folded letter" in philatelic terms--a Confederate States of America item of "Postal History" to be more precise. There was no envelope. The sender wrote the letter, folded it and placed a dab of wax to seal it. Then it was addressed and taken to the post office where markings were applied. This is a "soldier's due" letter - the sender wrote their name and rank and the addressee paid the postage. An absolutely tragic-content one page letter datelined "Orange C. H. Va., April 3 1862" and headed "Mr. J. Landon Brown, Dear Sir" and signed "Very Truly Your Friend, James C. Hiden, Chaplain of The Post of Orange C. H." The writer wrote "From Rev. J. C. Hiden, Chaplain C. S. A." on the obverse and addressed the letter "Mr. J. Landon Brown, Sharon P. O., Madison Co., Miss." The Orange, Virginia postmaster applied a "ORANGE C. H. Va. APR 5" black circular datestamp and a "DUE 10" marking.Content:"Your brother W. B. Brown of whose illness I wrote you yesterday, has since (I am very sorry to say) departed this life. He will probably be buried this evening in the graveyard here, and the grave marked by a hard-board with name, regiment and company on it. May the Lord, in his Mersey, give you grace to bear this deep and soul trying affliction!This is a marvelous item in excellent condition. Terms and Conditions: FREE United States of America Postal Service to anywhere in the United States. Uninsured International, including Canada, shipments are $8.95. If you bid on multiple items, I will try to adjust the shipping charges when I send an invoice, if you allow me to send the invoice rather than just paying yourself. All international shipments that request registered mail (insurance generally unavailable) will be charged a flat $14 for this service. The United States Postal Service has an excellent record with my shipments. I have been a member of the American Philatelic Society since 1978 and have been selling on eBay for years. Virginia buyers must pay our Governor's 5.3% sales tax unless you email a PDF of your Virginia resale certificate immediately after your purchase. Buy with trust and confidence. I will work to make you happy. Thank you for taking the time to view my items and make sure to review the items in my eBay retail store.

Price: 599.65 USD

Location: Richmond, Virginia

End Time: 2024-02-17T20:05:41.000Z

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