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1982 BCP Johns Island
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Own Bicentennial Cover Commemorating the Skirmish at John’s Island
This Fleetwood cover is part of the Bicentennial Cover collection. Each cover in this collection recalls a major event in America’s fight for independence. The cover bears a patriotic stamp and Charleston, South Carolina, postmark paying tribute to the 200th anniversary of the featured event.
On November 4, 1782, American Captain William Wilmot led a detachment of mounted Maryland Continental soldiers in an assault against British regulars who were guiding a wood cutting party on John’s Island in South Carolina. Captain Wilmot and many of his men were killed, but they defeated the British. This was one of the last battles or skirmishes of the war in South Carolina where any troops were killed.
If you’re a history buff or a cover collector, this Bicentennial cover is for you. Order yours today.
Own Bicentennial Cover Commemorating the Skirmish at John’s Island
This Fleetwood cover is part of the Bicentennial Cover collection. Each cover in this collection recalls a major event in America’s fight for independence. The cover bears a patriotic stamp and Charleston, South Carolina, postmark paying tribute to the 200th anniversary of the featured event.
On November 4, 1782, American Captain William Wilmot led a detachment of mounted Maryland Continental soldiers in an assault against British regulars who were guiding a wood cutting party on John’s Island in South Carolina. Captain Wilmot and many of his men were killed, but they defeated the British. This was one of the last battles or skirmishes of the war in South Carolina where any troops were killed.
If you’re a history buff or a cover collector, this Bicentennial cover is for you. Order yours today.
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