Letter from a Very Angry Union Civil War Soldier Camped at Arlington, Virginia

Letter from a Very Angry Union Civil War Soldier Camped at Arlington, Virginia. Letter from a very angry soldier who had reached his limit dealing with his Lieutenant Colonel, whom he described as a villain while ominously suggesting that there will be more officers shot than privates before this war is over. Halls Hill, Virginia: […]
WCstamps U. S. Scott #2 / $1,050 Angry No. 2 On Cover, Washington DC, Fine

Country:&###xA0;United States. Scott #:&###xA0;2. Description:&###xA0;10c black, on cover. Faults: Tears on reverse side. Notes:&###xA0;Somebody was obviouisly frustrated when they canceled this stamp. You can see they had to cross out the receipient address and re-write it in. They then dramatically canceled the stamp with 4-5 overlapping X’s, pen cancel. Washinton DC, to Ohio circa 1847. […]