PAT428

CSA #11 (AD) (margin tight at the bottom) pen-cancelled and manuscript "Parnassus (Va) Sept 4th" to the left. Captured Eagle Over Shield Union Patriotic Cover in full color. Full Miliatry Address to Capt James Boyd, Co A, 25 Va Inft, Smiths Brigade, Earlys Division, Ewells Corps. Excellent Military Address which names three generals. Small reduction at the left where opened. The cover has been lightly cleaned to a Very Fine appearance. Capt James Boyd (1837-1918) entered service 5/13/1861 as a private in Co A 9th Va Infantry Battalion and was commissioned 2nd Lieut 8/21/1861. He was promoted 1st Lieut 5/1/1862 and transferred to Co A 25th Va Inf and promoted Captain 11/4/1862. He is listed as wounded at Cedar Mountain (Va) 8/9/1862 but was back on duty a few weeks later. He was wounded a second itme (in the side) at Payne's Farm (Va) (Mine Run) 11/27/1863 and was hospitalized at Gordonsville and Staunton. On 9/16/1864, he was detailed to recruit men for his company. No further war record. After the war, he relocated to Texas where he died in 1918 and is buried in Belton, Texas. He is listed on the 1880 Federal Census as an attorney in Belton, Texas.

$650.00

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