Lot
1653 
Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., prisoner cover to "Mrs. A. R. Taylor, Columbia, So. Ca" and manuscript routing "Per Flag of Truce", franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by Sandusky, O. cds and target duplex, "Richmond, Va., Jan 16" cds with matching "Due 10" handstamp, also pencil manuscript "Due", "C.S.B. Prisoner's Letter" examined oval, properly docketed by "J. Taylor, Lt. 7 S. C. C."; stamp with replaced lower right corner restoration, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Cantey. Estimate $400 - 600.
The South Carolina 7th Cavalry Regiment was organized in March, 1864 by consolidating five independent companies with the cavalry of Holcombe's South Carolina Legion. The unit served in General Gray's Brigade and was involved in various conflicts south and north of the James River and around Appomattox. It surrendered with 22 officers and 398 men.