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CSA #1 Stone 2 (margin touches at right) tied by a full strike of the
Richmond, Va CDS Powell Type 3a 28 MAR 1862. Stars and Bars
coarse paper Patriotic Cover Dietz Type F11-16 (black) with Verse 1
(“Bright Banner of Freedom...”). Addressed to Mrs Jane Talley,
Clarksville, Mecklenburg, Va. Care of E. P. Pool. The cover was sent by
Private Henry Talley of Co I 38th Va Inf to his mother. Henry Talley was
promoted 1st Sergt and transferred to Co G 14th Va Inf 6/27/1862. The
14th Va Inf was part of Armistead’s Brigade of Pickett’s Division. Sergt
Talley was wounded in both feet and captured as a POW at Pickett’s Charge
(Gettysburg) 7/3/1863. He recovered from his wounds and was
subsequently paroled and exchanged and rejoined his unit. He was
promoted 2nd Lt 4/16/1864 and captured a second time at Dinwddie Court
House, Va 4/1/1865. He was confined at Johnson’s Island until his release
6/20/1865. Few minor edge faults which do not detract. Otherwise a Very
Fine Patriotic Cover associated with a Pickett’s Charge Soldier.
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