NC917 |
Stampless Soldiers DUE cover with the small single rim Kinston NC CDS and manuscript "Due 10" 29 JUN. Addressed to Mr. A. M. Perry, Thomasville NC. Endorsed at lower left "Jas M. Perry W. L. A." Minor back flap opening tear, otherwise Very Fine.
James Madison Perry (1840-1928) entered service as a Private in Co E 1st NC Light Artillery 9/1/1862. The unit was known as the "Wilmington Light Artillery (WLM)"
and served in the ANV. He was paroled 5/10/1865 at Greensboro NC. After
the war, he farmed in Thomasville NC according to the Federal Census of
1870. Alfred Moore Perry, the addressee, was Pvt Perry's father who is
listed on the Federal Census of 1860 as a successful farmer. |
$125.00 |