cover Grove Hill Ala Jan 28 (1861), clear c.d.s. on U.S. 3c star die entire (U26) to Perryville, Ky., ms. penstrokes cancel indicia, with original contents headed 'Grove Hill, Ala. 28 Jany 1861' (which establishes the yeardate), contents mention that 'Louisiana went out of the Union last Saturday, lots of excitement in Mobile, 1500 men at Fort Morgan', light soiling and cover edge wear, otherwise fine, a scarce Independent State usage of U.S. stamp (period of only 24 days), Dietz $175.00