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Item# 20256
Price: $1,200
CSA 4b, 5¢ light milky blue, vertical pair, canceled by pen and also tied by manuscript "Votes" on patriotic cover to Sheriff Loftin, Davidson County No.Ca. with 10-Star Confederate Flag with blank streamer and Verse design (F10-11, Verse 5), Bonitz imprint; pencil manuscript "Bulls Com(pany) 14 (NC) Regiment" – a possible soldier endorsement but no indication of origin; pair with minor left edge toning not mentioned on 1985 PF certificate, Very Fine. Undoubtedly carried the results of soldier's votes. Ex Ron Tate. SCV $2,500 on patriotic for regular shade. A lovely and scarce use. $1,200.
David Loftin (1819-1894) was prominent in county affairs from the 1850s on; he served as Sheriff of Davidson County a total of 14 years. He was married to Mariah (also seen as Marya) Loftin (1823-1895); they had four children, 3 of whom died as children or infants.