VA3376

Stampless Soldiers DUE cover with the Richmond, Va CDS Powell Type 2b 8 NOV 1861 and handstamp DUE 5 Type O. Addressed to Mrs. Sarah A. Clayton, Clayton's Mills, Pickens Dist., So. Ca. Endorsed "From W. C. Clayton, Private in Co I, 4th Regt SCV." Cover with corner wear and some edge wear but still presentable. Ex-Richard Murphy Collection. William C. Clayton (1840-1862) enlisted as a private in Co I 4th SC Inf in April 1861. In early 1862, the unit (a 1 year unit) was in Virginia. In April 1862, the 4th SC Inf failed to reorganize. Pvt Clayton re-enlisted as a First Sergeant in Co I of the former 4th SC Inf which was incorporated as Co I into the newly formed Palmetto Sharpshooters Regiment in May 1862. Sergt Clayton was wounded at Frazier's Farm (Seven Days Battles) 6/30/1862 and died of his wounds in a Richmond hospital 7/12/1862.

$150.00

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