19/20th Century; Very important North Carolina identified post Civil War discovery of the late Rufus A. Wilkinson born 1844 died March 20, 1911. We have chosen to keep this estate discovery together in one lot. Items to include in this collection are; Original 9"x7" photograph of Mr. Wilkinson seated in rocking chair on front porch wearing a Southern Cross of Honor medal, 6.5" x 4.25" "in loving remembrance of Rufus A. Wilkinson Died March 20, 1911. Age 67 years" cabinet card, collection of U.C.V. reunion medals and awards to include; 2.5/8" cardboard badge guest of honor 1907 Richmond, V.A. back is signed in pencil R.A.Wilkinson Charlotte, N.C., 5.25" 3 piece badge titled N.C. Pine Tar barrel with 1861-1865 115,000 voters Tar Heels 127,000 soldiers also First At Bethel Last At Appomattox medal, 4" ribbon medal titled Delegate U.C.V. Reunion Nashville June 14, 15, 16 1904, 2.5" 2 piece medal titled Veteran U.C.V. Richmond 1907 To Jefferson Davis President Of The Confederate States Of America, 2" 2 piece Southern Cross Of Honor, 2.5" 2 piece medal U.C.V. 61-65 New Orleans April 25, 1906, Extremely rare 2.1/8" 2 piece latter badge personalized R.A.Wilkinson Co.A. 12 N.C Volinf. C.S.A. War 1861-5. All badges appear to be excellent and original condition. The diary of Ella M. Wilkinson January 1904-Dec 29, Over 85 original family postal covers and letters to include; Mrs. Ella Wilkinson Charlotte, N.C., From 1891-1909, Rufus Wilkinson Denver N.C. 1884, Stanleys Creek N.C. postmark, Davidson College N.C. 1888 postmark, Swepsonville N.C. 1893 postmark, Mrs. Pearl Wilkinson And Mother Durham, N.C., 1882 Tyler Texas Dear Brother and Children letter, Mrs. J.B. Taylor Charlotte, N.C., Ten cent Confederate States of America stamp and cover from G.M.Wilkinson Catawba Station, N.C., 1895 city schools Charlotte, N.C. report cards, Head Quarters Mecklenburg Camp No. 382, collection of family calling cards from Carrie Wilkinson, M.A. Wilkinson, Laura Wilkinson, Walter F. Keever, E.M. Wilkinson, R.A. Wilkinson, A.S. Wilkinson, this important collection has descended through the consignors family. Overall an outstanding fresh to market Civil War discovery. Provenance: Taylor Estate Collection Durham, N.C.

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