12¾"x7¾," partially printed and hand-written marriage license from Pittsylvania County, Virginia for Robert S. Snead and Elizabeth Sester, dated March 17, 1863. Signed under the authority of Minister Reuben D. Rucker, dated March 25, 1863. Addressed in ink on the verso to the Clerk of the County Court of Pittsylvania City, VA, with 2 original five cent Confederate States postage stamps, each cancelled with an inked "X".

"Certificate to Obtain a Marriage License" section lists several personal points of information on the couple, including their ages, birth cities, parents' names, and occupation of the husband (listing him as a farmer). Signed by the clerk, S. Scruggs.