Lot 1207
Confederacy, Gettysburg, Pa. (65), manuscript "Examined R. Bell Capt. and Provost Marshall" tying 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by grid in blue, matching "Gettysburg Pa./1863 Aug 27" c.d.s. on envelope to Little's Mills, N.C. "through Comdg. Officer at Fortress Monroe Va.", part "Richmond Va." c.d.s. and handstruck "Due 10", Very Fine and rare cover sent by Captain B.F. Little of the 52nd Regiment of North Carolina Troops following his wounding and capture at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863, and subsequent imprisonment at Letterman General Hospital, where he received treatment.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Provenance: MacBride, Hill
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