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Soldier’s “(Due) 10” handstamp with no CDS. Addressed to Miss Jane
Pursely, New Center PO York District SC. Endorsed at left “From Sergt
J. W. Pursley Co G 18th SC Vols”. J. Warren Pursley is listed as a
Sergeant and then later 1st Lt Co G 18th SC Inf. The handstamp “10” does
not match the known ANV field marks nor does it match the Petersburg, Va
marks. In late 1864 and early 1865, the unit was with the ANV at the Siege
of Petersburg. Prior to that, the unit served as part of the defenses of
Charleston Harbor. The “10” does not match the Charleston mark either.
Most likely the cover went out from the ANV as a due in late 1864 or early
1865 without a field mark, and the handstamp was added somewhere in
transit or perhaps on arrival as no specific marks are listed in the catalogs
for the New Center SC post office with which to compare. Interesting cover
and Very Fine.
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$150.00 |
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