CHARLESTON S.C. JUN 25 1861 cds with matching PAID handstamp (CSA type A, CV 300) and red crayon "15" cent triple rating on cover to W. F. B. Haynesworth, Esq., Sumter S.C., manuscript charge box notation at top left, some top edge wear and flap faults, SCARCE TRIPLE RATE COVER. Charleston did not have a 15¢ rate handstamp. This is the earliest recorded wartime Charleston charge account letter, and THE ONLY PAID 15 example. Ex Karrer and R. Murphy. $250.