PAT185 Gen Beauregard Medallion Dietz Type GB-1 (brown) Patriotic Cover handcarried outside the postal system addressed to Mrs. Wm Anderson, Anderson SC. Manuscript at lower left “Politeness of M. G. Smith” the name of the person who carried the cover. The cover is also dated at the top in mansucript “Dec 16, 1861.” The cover was sent by Capt William Anderson of the 4th SC Inf to his wife. It was carried by Private Madison Grimball Smith, a member of his unit most likely going home on furlough. Capt Anderson was transferred to the Palmetto Sharpshooters Regiment (SC) and promoted Major of that unit in April 1862. Major Anderson was killed at Frayser’s Farm (Va) 6/30/1862. Minor backflap opening tear otherwise Very Fine. $500.00

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