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Is this just a light shade of a 65 or is it just wishful thinking?  |
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Pillar Of The Community
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call out for the great gods of identifying - oooohhhh RRRUUUUUSSSS, Stammmmppvvirrrgin etc etc but I sure think the cover is cool. |
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| Edited by jhlovell - 06/25/2011 09:37 am |
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This is a real head scratcher, especially over the internet being displayed on an un-calibrated TFT display.
Nevertheless, I'll chime in with my totally unprofessional and noobish opinion by saying I think its a #65 (rose variety).
Here's why:
My first reaction, when comparing it to my color guide, was Red Rose variety.
According to my guide that shade dates to mid 1863 which would agree with the date cancel on the cover (Dec 7 '63 ?)
-P.Bear
PS: Nice cover even if it is a 65! How did you identify it as a solider's letter? Looks like a folded letter? If so, can you post a scan of the contents itself? |
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| Edited by panda.bear - 06/29/2011 6:58 pm |
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Bedrock Of The Community
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If there is a letter that can be scanned, it would be helpful in identifying. I did some quick research on the name Ormsbee, and it seems that Ira Ormsbee was born in 1810 in Putnam, VT and was a blacksmith by trade, married and had a son, Charles. Ira died in April 1881.
His son, Charles Ormsbee, was a Civil War Veteran who was born 1844 and died in 1923 in Williamstown, MA. His obituary is on line (assuming it is the right person). Before sharing any additional info., a scan of the letter will confirm if this is the right person or not.
Disregard comments. More accurate info. is provided below. |
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| Edited by wt1 - 07/01/2011 7:29 pm |
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Due to differences in scanners and monitors it is difficult to determine exact colors. However, it looks like a rose shade to me (medium rose). |
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A little late in responding, here are 2 scans of the contents. It starts off saying; "Camp Near Brandy Station Va Dec 5 1863" and goes on to say "we have been after the rebs again..." Mostly, the letter is about land and getting it partitioned and registered. The letter is written in pencil and its the contents that came with the cover.   |
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| Edited by artlaunier - 07/01/2011 7:05 pm |
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On last item of interest, on the back is written in pencil, Received December thye 9 1863, no postmarks.
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Now that I've seen the letter, disregard my previous post, as the author appears to be one, Smith Ormsbee, which is documented as follows: Quote:
Birth: Sep. 8, 1818
East Montpelier
Washington County
Vermont, USA
Death: Aug. 24, 1864
Virginia, USA
died at Charlestown Va. 44 yrs, 11 mos., 15 days.
wife: Mary Ann Lovejoy.
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Smith Ormsbee
Residence: Marshfield, Vermont
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Vermont
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862.
Enlisted in Company G, 4th Infantry Regiment Vermont on 22 Sep 1862.
Died from wounds Company G, 4th Infantry Regiment Vermont on 24 Aug 1864.
Family links:
Spouse:
Mary Ann Lovejoy Ormsbee (1828 - 1892)*
Children:
Ira Ormsbee (1851 - 1941)*
Burial:
Dwinell-Beaver Cemetery
Marshfield
Washington County
Vermont, USA  |
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| Edited by wt1 - 07/01/2011 7:31 pm |
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