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CSA #6 Horz Pair (4-Margin) tied by an indistinct CDS not otherwise identified. Blue paper commercially made Mourning Cover with a narrow black border. Addressed to Miss Lizzie Ewell Care Rev. Dr. Hoge, Richmond, Va. This cover is from the “Miss Lizzie Ewell” correspondence. A little research has shown that the Miss Lizzie Ewell of this correspondence was the daughter of Col Benjamin S. Ewell. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell (1810-1894) was an instructor at West Point in the 1830’s and later a college professor at Hampden-Sidney College. In 1861 he became Colonel of the 32nd Va Inf and served in that capacity until he was dropped during the army reorganization in APR 1862. He later served as an AAG on the staff of Gen Joseph E. Johnston. After the war, he was the President of William and Mary. Col Benjamin S. Ewell was the brother of CSA Gen Richard S. Ewell. Rev Moses D. Hoge (1819-1899) was pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond for 54 years. During the war, he served as Chaplain to the troops in Richmond and as Chaplain to the Confederate government. There is no enclosure, so the reason for the mouring use is not known. Small part of back flap missing, otherwise a Very Fine Mourning Cover.

$400.00

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