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Fort Pulaski Confederate Flag Swatch With Union Officer's Letter. Autograph Letter Signed, "G.M. Husted", one page, 4.75...
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Fort Pulaski Confederate Flag Swatch With Union Officer's Letter. Autograph Letter Signed, "G.M. Husted", one page, 4.75" x 7.75", Edisto Island, South Carolina, April 20, 1862, to unknown recipient. It reads: "Dear Sir I send you enclosed a piece of the secession flag that once proudly waved over Fort Pulaski. The Herald of the 9th was duly received. You have my sincere thanks." Minimal aging with two horizontal mailing folds, fine condition. Accompanying the letter is a 1" square fragment of red cloth from a Confederate garrison flag. The author of this letter, Gilbert M. Husted, was 1st Lieutenant, Co. G, 47th New York Volunteers. His regiment helped capture Fort Pulaski, Georgia on April 11, 1862. It would later serve in Virginia and would finish the war in North Carolina.Auction Info
2006 December Signature Civil War Auction #642 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2006
1st-2nd
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
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