CHARLESTON S.C. SEP 17 1861 boldly struck circular datestamp with matching PAID 2 (type C) handstamp on cover to Gen. W.G. de Sausseur, Charleston, light horizontal file fold, Extremely Fine local drop rate cover, rare in such pristine condition, ex Judd.  $1,000.

Wilmot Gibbes de Sausseur (1822-1886) was a prominent lawyer in Charleston in practice with his father when the war began. He was a brigadier general in the South Carolina Militia who served along with the Confederate States Army. He served five two-year terms in the SC General Assembly before and during the war. De Saussure was in command of the Morris island batteries during the bombardment of Fort Sumter April 12 through April 14, 1861. He commanded part of the Charleston defenses during the Union siege of the city in 1863 as well.  He led his men in opposition to Gen. Sherman’s march through the Carolinas later in the war.