NC891

CSA #12 (AD)  (4-Margin) tied by a partial strike of the Clinton NC CDS 3 JUN (1863). Small but complete coarse brown paper cover with Military Address to Capt Jas. C. Holmes, 30th Regt NCT (North Carolina Troops), Ramseur's Brigade, Rodes' Division, Richmond, Va. Very clean cover. James C. Holmes (1826-1865), a merchant and farmer from Sampson County NC, entered service as 2nd Lieut of Co A 30th NC Inf 8/18/1861, promoted Capt 8/3/1861, and Major 9/3/1863. In 1864, he developed paralysis on his left side and other debilitating problems (from the description it sounds like he had a stroke - JLK) and was retired to the Veteran Reserve Corps 8/19/1864. He died in Oct 1865 from his debilitated condition.

$125.00

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