Lot
2118 
Confederacy, Greenville C.H., S.C. May 21 (1861), cds on 1860-61 3¢ Star Die entire (U27) to Genl. S. McGowan, Abbeville C.H., S.C., small sealed backflap tear, Very Fine and very attractive CSA usage, ex-Kohn, J. Hill.Estimate $150 - 200.
S. McGowan served 13 years in S.C. Statehouse and served as staff Capt. during Mexican War. In 1861 he was a Major General of militia and commanded a brigade at the reduction of Fort Sumpter, promoted to Brig. Gen. in 1863, wounded four times and was with Lee at Appomattox. Died in 1897.
Current Opening Bid: $80