Lot
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Confederacy, (Military Related) 1863, 10¢ Blue. Four large margins, hint of toning at bottom right, tied by "Lexington, Va./Jul.1" cds addressed to "Brig. Gen. Pendleton, Chief of Artillery, Army Northern Virginia, Care of Gen Lee, via Winchester", cover with trivial water stain, F.-V.F., a wonderful military address. Scott No. 11 Estimate $200 - 300.
William Nelson Pendleton (December 26, 1809 ? January 15, 1883) was an American teacher, Episcopal priest, and soldier. He served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War, noted for his position as Gen. Robert E. Lee's chief of artillery for most of the conflict. After the war Pendleton returned to the priesthood and became a religious writer.
Beginning in July 1861 Pendleton led the artillery of the Confederate Army of the Potomac, and on March 14, 1862, he continued in this role after the army was renamed the Army of Northern Virginia. On March 26 he was promoted to brigadier general. His most noted Civil War performance occurred during the 1862 Maryland Campaign. On the evening September 19 Lee gave Pendleton command of the rearguard infantry following the Battle of Sheperdstown, ordering him to hold the Potomac River crossings until the morning. Despite a commanding position from which to defend the fords, "Pendleton lost track of his forces and lost control of the situation." Awakening Lee after midnight, he frantically reported his position lost and all of his guns captured. This turned out to be a highly exaggerated and hasty account, as he lost only four guns, but he had pulled out the infantry "without sufficient cause." Richmond newspapers viciously reported on this incident for the remainder of the war, and unflattering rumors and jokes were spread by his own soldiers and throughout the army. At least one military court of inquiry was held to investigate Pendleton's actions at Sheperdstown.
Throughout the war, he continues in his religious calling, always preaching to his men. Pendleton surrendered with Lee's army at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, and was paroled from there and returned home.
Realized: $350
Lot 288
Confederacy, (Military Related) "Head Quarters/20th Regt - S.C.V./January the 12th/Ad 1863". Written on lovely, ornate lettersheet with brown floral desing with hand painted flower in red & green, minor all over aging, Very Fine and attractive.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $230
Lot
289
Confederacy, (Military Related) Petersburg, Va./Sep. 14 (1861). Blue cds with matching "Paid" straight line & "5" rate handstamps on cover to "John E. Meade Esq., Care Capt. Danl. Dodson, 12th Reg. Va. Vols., Harrison Farm, near Norfolk, Va.", included is interesting original enclosure datelined "Camp Bartow/Sept. 12th, 1861", cover slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $120
Lot
290
Confederacy, (Military Related) Richmond, Va./Aug. 13, 1861. Cds with handstamp "Paid 5cts" on cover and addressed to Richmond, included is original enclosure, some erosion ant staining, letter folds reinforced with archival tape, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
This would seem to be an over paid drop letter, but the original soldier's camp letter is datelined "Fort Magruder near Williamsburg, Sunday, Aug. 11, 1861". The cover was therefore carried into Richmond from Williamsburg, so the 5¢ rate would be correct.
The letter is quite lengthy and gives good insight into camp life early in the war, "Gen. Magruder has issued orders that no one shall be discharged if he can recover in camp…" A typed transcript of the letter is included. the writer is identified as W.L. Brown of Virginia Albemarle Artillery.
Realized: $290
Lot
291
Confederacy, (Military Related) Richmond, Va./Jul. 31, 1861. Cds with "Paid/5cts" handstamp on cover addressed by Judah P. Benjamin (Attorney General of Confederate States) to Martinsville, Va., endorsed at top right "Atto Genl 26th July 1861", a rare cover as Benjamin only served as Attorney General from 25 Feb to 17 Sept 1861; signed by B. Green. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $290
Lot
292
Confederacy, (Military Related) Richmond, Va./Jun. 4, 1861. Cds (4th day of Confederate States postal system) with "Paid 10" handstamps on cover addressed by Capt. Edward Porter Alexander (later General) to his wife - thus his signature in Washington, Geo., some light soiling, F.-V.F.; signed by B. Green. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $400
Lot
293
Confederacy, (Military Related) Richmond, Va./Jun. 5. Tying 1863-64 10¢ blue (large even margins) on turned cover to "Col. Bryan Grimes, 4th N.C.I., Ramseurs Brigade, Rhodes Division, Enell's Corps, Richmond, Va." from his brother, inside usage is from Grimes and written in his hand to his bother franked with 1863-64 10¢ blue (large even margins) tied by "Westchester, Va." cds to Raleigh, N.C., Very Fine, Col. Bryan Grimes was promoted Maj. General on 15 Feb 1865.). Scott No. 11 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $900
Lot
294
Confederacy, (Military Related) Richmond, Va./May 17, 1863. Blue cds Powell type 5b) tying 1862 5¢ blue vert. pair (large even margins) on turned cover to Charlottesville, Va., inside usage franked with 1862 5¢ blue vert. pair (four margins, small wrinkle) addressed to Major Gen J.R. Trimble in Richmond, Va., edge splits reinforced with scotch tape, Fine, an interesting turned cover with the first use addressed to Major Gen J.R. Trimble and the second use addressed by General Trimble. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $300
Lot
295
Confederacy, (Military Related) United States 1857 3¢ Dull Red. Tiny corner crease, cancelled by blue grid with matching "Lexington, Va./May 23" (1861) on cover addressed to "Rev. W.N. Pendleton, Capt. Rockbridge Artillery, Care of Col Jackson, Harpers Ferry, Va., via Winchester", cover with trivial corner wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
William Nelson Pendleton (December 26, 1809 ? January 15, 1883) was an American teacher, Episcopal priest, and soldier. He served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War, noted for his position as Gen. Robert E. Lee's chief of artillery for most of the conflict. After the war Pendleton returned to the priesthood and became a religious writer.
When the American Civil War commenced in 1861, Pendleton chose to follow the Confederate cause. On March 16 he entered the Regular Confederate Artillery with the rank of captain, and on May 1 he was elected captain in the Virginia Artillery. He commanded a four-gun battery called the Rockbridge Artillery, naming his guns "Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John" after the Gospel writers.
Realized: $375