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Cover Written to the USS Azalea of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron Cover Written to the USS Azalea of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron Cover Written to the USS Azalea of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron Cover Written to the USS Azalea of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron
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Lot #: 5125

Cover Written to the USS Azalea of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron

3c rose tied by "U.S. SHIP" straightline marking with Philadelphia Aug 5, 1864 cds on cover to New York.

The tug/gunboat USS Azalea was assigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron in June 1864. It served off Charleston, SC. The vessel arrived back in Philadelphia from blockade duty on August 4, 1864, carrying a load of letters from sailors involved in the blockade.

Opening: $60
Estimate: $100 - $200
Category: Civil War Postal History, Union Civil War Mail River Gunboat and Costal Blockade Squadron
Catalogue: Scott 65
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