Andrew writing to his Father Passage expressing concern about Seniors being "carried to Camp Holmes" During the American Civil War, the phrase "Seniors were to be carried to Camp Holmes" meant that the senior class of students at the University of North Carolina was about to be forcibly drafted (conscripted) and transported to a military camp to join the Confederate Army. By late 1864 when Andrew wrote this letter, the student body at UNC had dwindled significantly because mo

© 06/24/26 - Jeff Abbas - American Philatelics

What can the title of this post possibly have to do with United States philatelic history? Read on, it is a fascinating tale. And I will answer the question. This is a formal Spanish business letter dated January 17, 1874, a stampless folded letter sent from Havana (Habana), Cuba. It is addressed to Sr. Dr. E. F. Carranza in New York. The letter primarily concerns financial transactions involving lottery tickets and the shipping of goods. Adressed to "C.F. Caruana Esqr, New

Letter to Dr. Casper C. Henkle - Care of Col Williams - 37th Va Reg - Guinea's Depot There is quite a tale found in this Confederate folded letter/cover. It is addressed to Dr. Casper C. Henkel (1835–1908), who was a prominent Confederate military surgeon from New Market, in the Shenandoah Valley. Henkle served throughout the American Civil War. He primarily served as a surgeon for the 37th Virginia Infantry within Steuart's Brigade. As the regimental surgeon (and family fri

Communication regarding a lost shipment of sugar with a detailed list of current prices for goods furnished. Includes an evaluation of the cover.