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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 30, 18xx |
| From City | Richmond |
| From State | VA |
| To City | Williamsburg |
| To State | VA |
| Addressee | Professor B. S. Ewell |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 117 1847, 5¢ red brown, large margins to touched, tied by bold red circular grid, matching "Richmond Va., Jun 30" cds on orange buff cover with green "American Hotel" shield cameo on flap to Williamsburg Va., "Capt. R.S. Ewell" docketing at left, a Very Fine and attractive use.
Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 106 Realized: $425
Not listed in Alexander
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 108 lot 1325 realized 240
Letter to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell (1810-1894), was a United States and Confederate army officer, civil engineer, and educator from James City County, Virginia. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1832 and served as an officer and educator. He was the 16th president of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va after joining the faculty as a Professor of Mathematics in 1848.
His brother, Captain Richard .Stoddert “Old Baldy” Ewell (18717-1972) was one of General Lee’s Lieutenant Generals during the Civil War.
Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 106 Realized: $425
Not listed in Alexander
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 108 lot 1325 realized 240
Letter to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell (1810-1894), was a United States and Confederate army officer, civil engineer, and educator from James City County, Virginia. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1832 and served as an officer and educator. He was the 16th president of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va after joining the faculty as a Professor of Mathematics in 1848.
His brother, Captain Richard .Stoddert “Old Baldy” Ewell (18717-1972) was one of General Lee’s Lieutenant Generals during the Civil War.
