Lot 2250
Confederacy, Conwayborough, S.C. Dec. 16, balloon type cds on a soldier's letter with "10" (DUE) in circle (Dietz Type B, New CSA Catalog Type D), cover endorsed at top right "H. H. Witherspoon, Wateree Mounted Rifles, Capt. Boykins Co." and addressed to Miss Ellen R. Tweed, Camden, So. Ca., minor corner wear, still Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
The Wateree Mounted Rifles were later incorporated into the 7th South Carolina Cavalry (March 1864). They surrendered with Major E. M. Boykin at Appomattox Court House.