{"product_id":"confederate-manuscript-postal-slip-canton-ms-w-e-hamilton-signed-csa-zayix","title":"Confederate Manuscript Postal Slip Canton MS W.E. Hamilton Signed CSA ZAYIX","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Franklin Gothic Demi\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book', sans-serif; line-height: 1.4\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 6px\"\u003e1860s Confederate Manuscript Postal Accounting Slip – Mississippi Route – Signed by W.E. Hamilton\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an exceptionally scarce surviving example of a small Confederate-era manuscript postal accounting slip, addressed \u003cem\u003e“To Canton, Miss.”\u003c\/em\u003e and signed by \u003cstrong\u003eW.E. Hamilton\u003c\/strong\u003e. These small-format slips were used by local postmasters and postal clerks to document short-paid or unpaid letters carried onward to another office. Very few survive today, especially from rural Mississippi during the war years. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe slip is executed entirely in period ink on coarse brown wartime paper. It records an amount “1 unpd 10” and is completed in a clear, attractive hand. Hamilton’s signature appears prominently at the bottom, making this an excellent manuscript example from the Confederate domestic mail system. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px\"\u003eFaint Circular Impression Noted\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right of the destination line appears a \u003cstrong\u003efaint circular impression\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not inked and does not match the depth or sharpness of a typical Confederate handstamp, and no lettering can be confidently confirmed. It may represent pressure transfer from another document, an office seal, or an incomplete\/dry impression of a postal device. While the exact origin cannot be determined, the presence of a \u003cem\u003edistinct circular mark\u003c\/em\u003e is worth noting for specialists. (Multiple photos from different angles and lighting, and video are attempts to show this faint impression).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px\"\u003eCollector Condition Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe slip remains in \u003cstrong\u003every good Confederate manuscript condition\u003c\/strong\u003e for fragile wartime paper. Some natural surface wear, a hole in the center (probably from a spindle file), and light handling marks consistent with its use in the postal system. Ink remains legible throughout. No repairs or modern enhancements. These manuscript postal fragments were often discarded at the receiving office, so survival rates are extremely low. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCanton, Mississippi was a significant postal hub during the war, receiving mail from numerous smaller offices. Manuscript slips like this one served as internal accounting notes documenting unpaid or short-paid letters forwarded to Canton for proper rating. Items associated with identifiable clerks such as W.E. Hamilton are especially desirable for postal history and Confederate manuscript specialists. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px\"\u003eA Scarce Confederate Postal Artifact\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese small-format manuscript accounting slips rarely appear on the market, and those with readable signatures are even more uncommon. This is an ideal addition for collectors of Confederate postal history, Mississippi postal documents, or manuscript postal ephemera. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCertification: Uncertified\u003cbr\u003eGrade: VF (Very Fine)\u003cbr\u003eQuality: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003ePlace of Origin: Mississippi\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: United States\u003cbr\u003eConflict: Civil War (1861-65)\u003cbr\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction: Original\u003cbr\u003eTheme: postal history\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt\"\u003eFree US Shipping and Returns.\u003cbr\u003eWorldwide Shipping Calculated at Checkout. We will ship up to 8 oz for $16 USD.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt\"\u003eAll shipments are tracked \u0026amp; insured\u003c\/span\u003e \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt\"\u003eCustoms fees, if applicable are the responsibility of the buyer\u003c\/span\u003e \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt\"\u003eWe will not lie on customs forms, please do not ask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt\"\u003eReturns are accepted for any reason up to 30 days after your purchase, but you must notify us in advance. 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