SC1164

CSA #5 with excellent color (4-Margin but close at the top left) tied by two strikes of the Hardeeville SC CDS 3 AUG (1862). Coarse brown paper cover addressed to Capt J. C. Calhoun, Pendleton SC. Period docketing on the reverse "Camp Jackson Aug 7 1861." Very Fine.  Ex-Kohn. The addressee, John Caldwell Calhoun II (1843-1918), was the grandson and namesake of John C. Calhoun former Vice President of the United States under Andrew Jackson and the Father of Secession. His father was A. P. Calhoun. John C. Calhoun II was a large landowner and successful businessman after the war. During the war, he served as Captain of Co C 4th SC Cavalry.

$850.00

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