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Charleston SC small double circle CDS 30 JUN 1861 PAID 5 handstamp Type E. Addressed to Hon A. H. Boykin, Richmond, Va. Alexander Hamilton Boykin (1815-1866), a wealthy planter and member of the South Carolina State Legislature and State Senate, at the beginning of the war raised an independent company of cavalry known as "Boykin's Rangers" which became Co A 2nd SC Cav. He commanded the company as its Captain from First Manassas to the Penisular Campaign when failing health forced him to resign in October 1862. The original letter remains with the cover which is from Louis DeSaussure, his factor in Charleston, concerning supplies, uniforms, etc for his company of rangers. Capt Boykin's wife was from the DeSaussure family. In the letter, three men are recommended to join the Rangers - Robert H. Nesbit, Thomas W. Nowell, and (James) Thurston. All three appear as enlisted soldiers on the company's roster. Very Fine Cover and Letter. Ex-Cantey Collection.

$250.00

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