Confederate Louisiana Relief Committee cover

1864

The notation, “Approved J.C. Denis Pro. Mar.,” was applied in Mobile on the envelope's back. This was Jules C. Denis of the famed Louisiana Relief Committee. This letter was probably carried overland to that destination by way of a traveler or possibly under separate cover. From Mobile, the letter was transmitted to New Orleans as part of the regular Flag of Truce mail, as evidenced by the notation 'Headquarters Defenses New Orleans' and “Approved M.M.S.” Although undated, this is probably from early to mid-1864. The “Due 3” marking is for U.S. postage collected from the recipient in New Orleans.