Lot
3090 
Confederacy, Wilmington, N.C., Sep 18, cds on reverse of incoming blockade mourning cover addressed to Major De Rosset in Goldsboro. N.C., with straight line "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "12" due rating for the 10¢ rate plus 2¢ ship fee, no markings indicating origin, Very Fine, part of a known blockade-run correspondence.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
William De Rosset resided in New Hanover County, N.C. when appointed Major in the 3rd Regiment N.C. Infantry from May 16, 1861. Promoted to Lt. Colonel on April 26, 1862 (indicating this cover a 1861 usage) and to Colonel on July 1, 1862. Fought at the Seven Days Battles around Richmond, Va. and at Sharpsburg, Md. on September 17, 1862 where he was severely wounded and eventually resigned on Sept 7, 1863.
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