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Sale 92: The Summer Sale

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Patriotic Covers

Lot 2449    

Confederacy, 10-Star Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover to Ranalsburg N.C. endorsed "Care Col Grier" with matching patriotic lettersheet datelined "Camp Ruffin, Aug 19/61" with some interesting war content "…We are now stationed at the Old Church, the Head Quarters of the Regiment, but I guess we will have to go back to Old Town before a great while. There is only two companies in our Regiment that are drilled at the cannons. That is our company and the Milton Blues and we have to relieve one another alternately. I would much rather stay in the Regiment. I do not think very much of the old fellow who lives at the Battery. I think he is undoubtedly one of the meanest men I ever. I would like the best in world the Yankees could get a hold of him for awhile. I would not care much if they would hang him a little. While we have never had a chance as yet to try our hand on the Yankees, and if we remain here I don't think we will very soon. The scamps are getting a little sick of their trade. If they are, we are willing. You must tell Mag that as her hopes are all blasted, she had better come on and join the Army. This is the very place for disappointed lovers, so come ahead…Sallie, you must be sure to come on you and Miss Alice. You can have the best time in the world. You will be apt to create quite a sensation in camp. I think you, I mean both of you, of course, will compare favorably with any of the young ladies who visit our camp, but we have some fast ones here…"; envelope couple stain spots and tiny edge tear, otherwise Very Fine and scarce matching C.S.A. patriotic stationery.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $550

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