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CSA #6xu6 Atlanta PAID 10
Provisional 16 OCT 1861. Military address to Capt B. C.
Yancey F. D., Cobb’s Geo Legion, Yorktown, Virginia.
Benjamin Cudsworth Yancey (1818-1891), Minister to Argentina under
President Buchanan, was Capt of Co B Cavalry Battalion of Cobb’s Legion
and promoted Major 11/15/1861. The “F. D.” in the address stands for “Fulton Dragoons”
which was the local name of his company. This cover is listed in the
Crown Census of Atlanta provisional covers as ATL-121. The envelope is
high quality green lined commercial ladies stationery. Minor backflap
opening tears, otherwise Very Fine. |
$950.00
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