Americana Stamps

Lot #: 5187

Cover Postally Used during Virginia's Brief Independent Republic Period

Very unusual town and usage.
Addressed to Culpeper C H, Virginia. Manuscript "Bellmead Mills, VA May 17, 1861" and pen cancel. Virginia succeeded from the union on April 17 1861. Virginia's ordinance of secession was ratified in a referendum held on May 23, 1861, meaning this cover was postally used during Virginia's brief Independent Republic Period.
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Category: Civil War Postal History
Catalogue: Scott 26