Wednesday, June 5, 2013

NC: Civil War (Sic) stamp sheet has men with Wilkes ties

Via SHNV

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LOCAL TIES—Confederate soldiers Ephraim Blevins, John Baldwin and Andrew Blevins (Ephraim’s father), left to right, posed for a photo by Matthew Brady after they were captured at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. Andrew is the great-great-grandfather of Pauline Carter of Hays. The photo is featured on a new souvenir sheet of postage stamps depicting scenes from two Civil War battles.
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  1. ChickenmomJune 6, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Have to go to the post office for this one! I have only two 1863 Jefferson Davis 10 cent stamps in my collection. The above will make a nice addition to them.

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    1. Brock TownsendJune 6, 2013 at 11:42 AM

      Certainly will and it is one of the most popular pictures from the War.

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