Lot 1411
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, die A (11), large balanced margins, neatly tied by blue grid cancel with matching "Ashboro N.C., Jul 18" c.d.s. on cover to Brig Genl J. Johnston Pettigrew at Winchester Va.; unusually fresh and Extremely Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750
Expertization: signed Brian Green.
Provenance: Meroni, Telep, McCarren, Rubin
General Pettigrew was wounded on July 14, during Lee's retreat from Gettysburg, and died from his wound three days later — the day before this letter was posted.
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