SC1127

USA Star Die (2 covers with one white with patent lines and one amber without patent lines) -- The covers show the two different Charleston SC postmarks used on the same day in the USA Used in the CSA period. The first cover has a Grid cancel and the small double circle Charleston SC CDS 23 MAR 1861 USA Used in CSA South Carlolina. Addressed to John H. Peters Esqr, Washington City D.C. Period ink stain at upper left, and a minor reduction at the left where opened. Still a clean appearing cover. The second cover has a Grid cancel and a full strike of the large single rim Charleston SC CDS 23 MAR 1861 USA Used in CSA South Carolina. Addressed to Mr. Paul F. Villepigue, Camden SC. Minor horizontal file fold, otherwise Very Fine. John H. Peters (b1816) of South Carolina is listed on the Federal Census of 1860 as a lawyer in Washington DC. He was also referred to as a judge. In April 1861, he was offered command of SC troops by SC Governor Pickens but declined. Abraham Lincoln appointed him Consul to Tunis in April 1861 but was apparently never confirmed by the Senate. Paul Francis Villepigue (1795-1862), the addressee and a Camden SC merchant, was the father of CSA Brig-Gen John B. Villepigue (1830-1862), but the address is not in the General’s hand. Gen Villepigue, a West Point graduate, was the Colonel of the 36th Ga Inf prior to his promotion to Brig-Gen in early 1862. He was severely wounded in the defense of Fort McRee in Pensacola and had distinguished service while in command at Fort Pillow and while commanding a brigade at Corinth. Gen Villepigue fell victim to a fever and Died of Disease at Port Hudson, La 11/9/1862.

$300.00 Two Covers

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