VA3377

Stampless Soldiers DUE cover with the Richmond, Va CDS Powell Type 5a 4 JUN 1863 and handstamp DUE 10 Type Q. Addressed to Mrs. W. A. Nelson, Mt Pleasant, Laurens Dist, So. Ca. Endorsed at upper left "Soldiers letter 3rd Battaln SCV." Cover trimmed a bit at right and bottom to a very clean appearance. Ex-Richard Murphy Collection. William A. Nelson (1834-1864), a farmer from Mount Pleasant SC, entered service as a private in Co A 3rd SC Battalion Infantry 11/ 1/1861. No further information on his military service, but his date of death is recorded as 7/15/1864 with no details given. The 3rd SC Batt Inf was an ANV unit involved with the Siege of Petersburg. Pvt Nelson is buried in Mount Pleasant SC. The cover is addressed to his wife.

$100.00

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