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Stampless PAID cover with the Richmond, Va CDS Powell Type 2b and the handstamp PAID 5cts Type F 15 DEC 1861. Military Address to Capt R. V. Scott Care Col Kirby, 21st NC (Inf), Manassas, Va. Endorsed at upper left "CB Gibson Sur(geon) PACS (Provisional Army of the Confederate States)." Period receiving docketing at the right "Tho C Shottin no answer required." Printed "OFFICIAL BUSINESS"
at upper right with no indication of a specific office or department.
Considering the presence of a PACS Surgeon's endorsement, the cover may
have come from the Surgeon General's office. An imprinted cover with
only OFFICIAL BUSINESS and not an accompanying office or department is
not commonly seen. Very Fine. Signed by Brian Green.
There is no Capt R. V. Scott listed on the roster of the 21st NC Inf.
The only R. Scott listed on the roster is Robert Scott in Company A
(enlisted and not an officer). Perhaps the rank is incorrect on the
cover as there is no Capt R. V. Scott listed anywhere as having served
in the Confederate Army including as a staff officer. "Col Kirby" in
the address is an error as the colonel of the 21st NC Inf at this
time was William W. Kirkland, a similar name which could explain the
confusion. The endorsement is that of Charles Bell Gibson PACS
(1816-1865) who was the Surgeon-in-Charge of General Hospital (military
hospital) No. 1 in Richmond. He also had the additional duty of
examining sick or wounded soldiers to determine fitness for duty and
disposition such as return to duty, discharge, furlough, etc. It is
possible that Surgeon Gibson, for whatever reason, found Capt Scott
unfit for duty and recommended discharge with this cover containing the
Surgeon's recommendation. If that is the case, then that would be a
reason for Capt Scott not making the official regimental roster. |
$350.00 |
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