Description: This is a nifty, Civil War cover(w/ some minor stains on either side, and a back flap that's around 100% intact) sent in a long envelope on January 29, 1863, from Augusta(a pretty great, double-circle, CDS!), Maine, to the Treasurer of Gardiner, Maine! The contents(no longer present) of the mail(and fascinating, historical information on the front; names of soldiers and family to whom money should be sent) concern the soldiers' allotments(written in red ink; 13th disbursement of the war) of the 3rd Maine Regiment! On December 24, 1861, the U.S. Congress passed a bill establishing an Allotment Commission that would manage a program that dispersed 1/3 of participating soldiers' salaries to designated family members. As for the Scott #65, outside of 4-5, shorter perfs at its top, it is in very fine condition! Simply put, this is a really neat cover that sheds light on the little-known, Allotment Commission, and the soldiers and family members connected to their work!
Price: 18.74 USD
Location: Kitakyushu City
End Time: 2025-02-03T12:05:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.9 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 3 Cent
Year of Issue: 1861-1870
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: Used
State: Maine
Color: Rust Red
Grade: F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
Topic: Military, War
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cancellation Type: Fancy Cancel
Certification: Uncertified
