SC1305

Stampless Soldiers DUE cover with the Adams Run SC CDS and manuscript "Due 10" 11 FEB. Endorsed across the top "Soldiers Letter Co F 6th SCC (South Carolina Cavalry)." Addressed to Mrs. Thos Jordan, Winnsboro SC. Wallpaper Adversity Cover with a White and Blue geometric design which displays very well flapped up from the bottom right. Very Fine. The letter was sent by Pvt John W. Jordan (1842-1864) home to his mother. Pvt Jordan from a very well-off South Carolina planter family whose father was also a carriage maker, enlisted as a private in Co F 6th SC Cav 6/15/1862 and promoted Corporal in 1864. He had prior service in 1861 in Co B 6th SC Inf. He is listed as captured as a POW at the Battle of Trevilian's Station (Louisa County, Va.) 6/11/1864 the largest battle with only cavalry engaged of the war. He was first confined at Fortress Monroe for a short time and then transferred to the prison at Elmyra NY 7/25/1864. While a POW, he is listed as "Died of Disease" (Chronic Diarrhea) 9/22/1864 and is buried at the Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira NY.

$850.00

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