Lot 2343
Confederacy, (Military Addresses) "Corpl. Edward J. Dean, "Spartan Rifles", 5th Palmetto Regt. So. Car. Vols., Col. M. Jenkins Commander", cover sent the day before the battle of Manassas with "Spartanburg S.C. Jul 20, 1861" cds and matching "Paid" and "5" in circle rating handstamps on cover to Tudor Hall Va. near Manassas Junction, endorsed "Care Capt. Jos. Walker, "Spartan Rifles"" at bottom left; some edge wear and soiling, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Micah Jenkins graduated from the S.C. Military Academy at the head of the 1854 class, and helped to organize King's Mountain Military School at Yorkville S.C. that he was connected with until 1861. He was elected Colonel of the 5th South Carolina in that year and fought conspicuously at First Manassas. He subsequently formed the Palmetto Sharp-shooters, a regiment made up of transfers from the 2nd, 5th and 9th S.C. Infantry, which he led during the Seven Days. He was promoted to Brig. General on July 22, 1862. He was wounded at second Manassas and served in several campaigns until being struck down by friendly fire on May 6, 1864 during the Battle of the Wilderness.
Realized: $230