US 26, 3¢ dull red (few short perfs) tied RICHMOND Va. APR 23 1861 CDS (type 1a) on cover to Mr. W. Henry Esq Charlotte C. House Va., Independent State Use (ISU); Virginia seceded April 17 and joined the Confederacy May 7 – a very short window for ISU; top back flap missing, CCV $250. Ex Harry Muldrow. $160.