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Lot 137



Confederacy Confederate Blockade Mail to Canada, brown envelope from South Carolina to a Mrs. Irving from her daughter, addressed to "Drummondville, Niagara Falls Canada" clear "Nassau Paid 11 Jy. 63" c.d.s. in red, reverse with Halifax and Montreal Sp. 16 postmarks, important original enclosure datelined "Cordesville June 20th `63"; cover opened at top with piece out at upper right and mended, Fine and very rare.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

Despite the numerous surviving blockade cover, little mail to British North America appears to have survived. The letter accompanying this cover is lengthy and well written and provides excellent details: "Our blockade runners are becoming more & more expert, every day & I trust this sent to Nassau may have better luck- indeed- for 2 of our vessels taken now, 6 arrive safely at their destination, but it is not so easy for them to come in as to go out & a number of fine ships have been seized lately, laden with government stores, ammunition &c.- those bringing merchandise to private individuals are more successful, but, alas, these goods, when offered in our market, are so enormously high that we, of moderate means, have no thought of coping with the unheard of blockade prices- we may struggle along with such clothes as we already have but our negroes are condemned to be naked, unless we cut up our carpets & blankets to supply them, which must be done next winter, if no relief offers other ways- the situation of our country is truly pitiable. Oh, Heaven, grant us peace!" etc.


 
Realized $1,900



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