Lot 1249
Confederacy; Postmasters' Provisionals, 1864 Dated Civilian's "Between the Lines" Travel Pass, signed Jno H Winder, Provost, Head Quarters Department of Henrico, Richmond, VA…Feb 6th…1864…Jacob Goldstein's wife… < ???>… a citizen of…Germany… having taken the oath of allegiance to the Confederate States and being pledged not to reveal either directly or indirectly, any information that may benefit the enemy, is hereby permitted to pass beyond the limits of the Confederate States: subject, however, to such delay and restrictions as may be imposed by the Military authorities…not to pass through Gen'l Lee's lines but to go by the lower Rappahannock…", sideways writing states "good for five days only"? writing somewhat faint, document very fine, scarce . Estimate $150-200.
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Realized $219 |