Lot 8042
Old Point Comfort "Due 3" Handstamp on 1863 Civil War Soldier's Letter, From Virginia to New Hampshire
Opening: $50
Estimate: $100 - $200
Old Point Comfort "Due 3" handstamp on cover originating at Newport News, Virginia, March 12, 1863, addressed to Mr. George P. Wheeler, New Ipswich, New Hampshire. Written by a soldier of the 6th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, then stationed at Newport News, Virginia, February 11 through March 26, 1863. Writer was attached to the Commissary Department, likely assigned by the regiment, and speaks of gathering cattle, baking bread, and related duties. The regiment moved west in late March 1863. Cover with enclosed soldier's letter.
When will this lot be auctioned?
The Philatelic Icons Sale 2026 | June 26-28
Sale 34: Civil War Postal History — Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 6pm EST, 3pm PST
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