| GA1263 |
Stampless cover with the Americus, Ga CDS and handstamp PAID 5 Type B 29 MAY (1862). Coarse brown paper cover with Military Address to Maj J. E. Rylander, 10th Ga Battalion, Macon, Ga. Minor corner wear, otherwise Very Fine.
John Emory Rylander (1836-1864), a teacher by profession, entered service as the First Sargeant of Co A 12th Ga Inf 6/15/1861. He was commissioned Capt and transferred to Co C 10th Ga Battalion
3/4/1862 and promoted Major two weeks later on 3/17/1862. He was
Killed-in-Action at Cold Harbor (Va) 6/2/1864 and is buried in
Americus, Georgia. A more detailed biography of Maj Rylander
accompanies the cover. |
$200.00 |