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CatNo.

Lot Description

4501

Confederacy, Flag of Truce, North to South. Inner cover to Flat Pond, Ga., manuscript "Exd. L" Union censor mark with additional "Ex. J.M.H." CSA censor marking at the War Dept. in Richmond, franked with 10¢ Blue (11) tied "Richmond, Va. Jun. 23, 1863" cds, few light manuscript stains, Very Fine.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300.

E.J. Eldridge was a Confederate surgeon in the 16th Georgia infantry. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $200.00
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4502

Confederacy, Flag of Truce, North to South. Inner envelope to addressed to "John Knowles In care of Maj. Mason Morfit, Danville, Va." franked with C.S.A. 10¢ blue (11, four exceptional margins), tied by "Richmond, Va. Jun. 29" (1864) cds with manuscript "Per Flag of Truce" vertically at left, on reverse is complete strike of rare "Approved June 6, 1864 Charles M. Wheldon, Lieut. Col. & Pro. Marshal at Norfolk Dist., Va." handstamp, Very Fine and rare, signed Dietz.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

LESS THAN 10 EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN OF THIS MARKING, PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 248.

Major Morfit was in charge of the Danville prisons, Knowles was his civilian clerk, who was mentioned prison diaries as "the stuttering Englishman". (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $575.00
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4503

Confederacy, Flag of Truce, South to North. Two covers from Joshua Barker Whitridge, Greenville, S.C to his wife in Boston, 1st franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) tied by segmented cork cancel & postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb. 9" (1864) double circle on manufactured adversity cover (legal document), note inside backflap from him "This envelope was not made by me, but is such as is manufactured up and sold at a higher price", 2nd cover with manuscript "Flag of Truce", franked with 1861 3¢ (65) tied by segmented cork cancel and postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Mar. 28" (1865), Very Fine pair, both very attractive.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300.

The second cover may have been his last to his wife, Whitridge died in April of 1865. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $220.00
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4504

Confederacy, Flag of Truce, South to North. turned cover, first usage C.S.A. 10¢ blue (11), tied by nice strike of small "Stilesborough, Ga. Sep. 19" cds addressed to Savannah, Ga. redirected by Sgt. Charles T. Parker, 63 Ga. Vols. to his sister in Wardsboro, Vt., postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va. Apr. 19 double circle and "Due 6" in circle, CSA adhesive partially cut out and expertly restored to cover, Very Fine.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
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4505

Confederacy, Flag of Truce, South to Northern Occupation. Adversity cover (shipping form) originating in Galveston Texas and carried to the mouth of the Red River aboard the C.S.S. Countess, cover handed to C.C. Dwight, Federal Agent of Exchange to be put in the U.S. mail, manuscript endorsement "Examined Chas. L. Wurzbach, Lt. & ADC" (for Gen. H.W. Hawes) on reverse, postmarked "New Orleans, La. Jan. 17, '65" double circle with straight line "Drop Letter" and "Due 4" in circle (penalty unpaid drop), usual small cover flaws as almost always found on adversity covers, Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

ONLY CIVILIAN "FLAG OF TRUCE" FOR THIS ROUTE AND A RARE COVER ORIGINATING IN TEXAS.

The manuscript examined marking on the reverse is that of Charles L. Wurzbach who was the Aide-de-Camp to General H.W. Hawes in command of the Defense of Galveston. The cover addressed to Wesley B. Ogden, a New York lawyer who moved to Lavaca in 1849. A strong Union man, he came to New Orleans in 1863, returning to Texas after the war. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

4506

Confederacy, "Flag of Truce, via Fortress Monroe", "Exd". Manuscript endorsement on stampless cover to Mt. Solon, Va., bold and complete "Richmond, Va., Apr. 1 1863" with matching "Due 10" straightline, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

Presumed to be a civilian Flag of Truce as no evidence of soldier's docketing. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

4507

Confederacy, "For Flag of Truce". Manuscript notation on cover to Richmond, Va., franked with CSA 10¢ Blue (11), four large margins, tied by "Richmond, Va." cds (overpaid drop rate), sent to Mrs. Dr. Alfred Hughes by her sister in Wheeling, Va., then in Union control, Very Fine and unusual, signed Wm. Bogg.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300.

Dr. Hughes and his wife had gone South after his release from Camp Chase. Hughes was unjustly imprisoned for refusing to take an oath of allegiance as required. After several months he was exchanged for Samual Pancoast, a Union citizen wanted back. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $130.00
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4508

11,65

Confederacy, "For Flag of Truce". Manuscript endorsement on yellow cover to Samuel's Depot, Ky., mixed franking with U.S. postage paid by 1861 3¢ Rose (65) tied by quartered cork with "Old Point Comfort Va. Jul. 18" double-circle postmark, C.S.A. postage paid by 10¢ Blue (11), tied by a portion of the segmented cork cancel, endorsed at bottom left "Care Capt. W.H. Hatch, Asst. Agt. Exchange, War Dept, Richmond, Va.", Very Fine.
Scott No. 11,65; Estimate $500 - 750.

A BEAUTIFUL MIXED-FRANKING FLAG-OF-TRUCE COVER TO UNION-CONTROLLED KENTUCKY.

From Pvt. John S. Jackman, 9th Ky. Mounted Inf. to his sister in Nelson County, Kentucky. (Image1)

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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $625.00
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4509

Confederacy, "For Flag of Truce", South to North. Manuscript notation at to left of oatmeal cover to Baltimore, Md., franked with United States 3¢ rose (65) tied by large segmented grid and postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Apr 4" (1865) double circle postmark, original enclosure containing mostly family matters including his fiancee's loyalty to him "But for the present affairs must remain as they are, at least until I can see Azile and hear all the circumstances. I have already committed myself and cannot act dishonorably, but should she prove false, never, never will I trust another", F.-V.F.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150.

Cover and letter written by Lewis S. Webb, 1^st Battery Md. Arty. to his mother in Baltimore. (Image1)

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Est. $100-150
SOLD for $150.00
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4510

Confederacy, Occupied Territory - North to South. Neat cover originating in occupied Nashville and addressed to Marietta, Ga., franked with Confederate States of America 1861, 10¢ light blue, showing the malformed "N" in "Ten", four large margins, fresh color, tied by "Decherd, Tenn. Nov. 30, 1862" manuscript postmark with Union manuscript censor "Examined Horace N. Fisher, ADC Etc" endorsement at top left, handstamped "DEC" straight line signifying advertised in the Marietta paper, cover with minor tear at upper left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 2a; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THIS UNUSUAL ROUTE. THIS STAMP ON CROSS BORDER MAIL IS EXTREMELY RARE, PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 252.

This cover is from Ellen D. Hough occupied Nashville to her daughter in Mariette, Ga. It was exchanged by local Flag of Truce arrangement near Tullahoma. Censored by Horace N. Fisher who was the aide to Union General William Nelson. (Image1)

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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $1,800.00
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4511

Confederacy, Occupied Territory, North to South, Wilmington, N.C. to Hillsborough, N.C. Blue cover franked with C.S.A. 10¢ blue (12, large margins) with original letter datelined "Wilmington Febr. 28th, 1865" (six days after Wilmington fell to the Union) to her sister in Confederate Hillsborough, N.C. with manuscript "Flag of Truce", sent north by ship to Annapolis, Md. where it entered the U.S. mails, adhesive the by Annapolis, Md. Mar. 16 cds with matching "Due 6" in circle rate handstamp at left, routed south through Old Point Comfort, Va. and down the James River to Richmond, Union pencil censor marking "Exd. E.A.S." (Edward A. Semple) before entering the Confederate mail system and tied by light strike of "Richmond, Va. Mar 27" cds (just six days before Richmond fell), minor flap tear, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 12; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A UNIQUE USAGE WHICH TRAVELED NEARLY 600 MILES TO REACH ITS DESTINATION OF ABOUT 130 MILES. (Image1)

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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $650.00
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4512

Confederacy, "Open Letter Via Flag of Truce". Manuscript notation across top of folded cover to Norfolk, Va. from New York, letter datelined "New York Dec. 9, 1861", pencil notated "Due 2" and censor's "Ex J" (John Jay at Fort Monroe) and large "X" by CSA censor, sender detail rules for sending letters by Flag of Truce, Write on only one side of page, leave unsealed and only family matters., vertical file fold and some paper toning at left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Previously unlisted "Due 2" drop letter rate from Norfolk and very early use of "Flag of Truce" notation. Pictured in Harrison's book, "Prisoners Mail From The American Civil War" on page 251. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

4513

Confederacy, South to North Flag of Truce Cover. Vertical manuscript notation at left "Ex & Forwarded W.L.Shuttleworth Col & Prov Marshall" on buff cover postmarked "Pensacola, Fla. Dec. 21, 1864" double circle postmark with "Due" handstamp and manuscript "6" rate, addressed to Boonton, N.J., included is original enclosure datelined "Montgomery, Ala, Confederate States Dec. 10, 1864", excellent content, "I have cast my lot with the South whatever her fate may be….I am on The Alabama & Florida R.R. running from Montgomery to Mobile, I have been rail roading ever since leaving Memphis, Tenn….I expect to send this to Pensacola by a lady who is going through the lines", Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Col. Shuttlesworth was a marine and the commander of the Pensacola Naval Yard. This is the only known Flag of Truce usage censored by a U.S. Marine. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

4514

12, USA 65

Confederacy, South to North Flag of Truce Cover. turned cover, first usage with C.S.A. 10¢ blue (12) tied by "Richmond, Va. Jan. 19" cds and addressed to N.C. hospital at Petersburg, Va., cover turned and used to Maryland, franked with USA 1861 3¢ rose (65) tied by large segmented cork with "Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb. 23" double circle postmark, manuscript endorsement "Per Truce Boat" at upper left, vertical cover fold affects CSA adhesive, missing top and side flap, Very Fine.
Scott No. 12, USA 65; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $220.00
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4515

Confederacy, South to North Flag of Truce Cover originating from Texas. "Examined & Forwarded by Ig. Szymanski, AAG Asst. Agt. of Exchange, C.S.A/" manuscript endorsement on back of cover to Fancy Farm Ky., manuscript "Per Flag of Truce" at upper left, franked with United States 3¢ rose (65), tied by target cancel, additionally tied by "New Orleans, La. Dec. 17, '64" double circle postmark, slightly reduced at left & minor damage on reverse, F.-V.F., Only known civilian flag of truce by this Route.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $400 - 600.

This cover is sent by Capt. Vachel Weldon, 25th Texas Cavalry to a family member in Kentucky, Ig. Szymanski was Colonel of the Chalmette Regt. Louisiana Militia. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $400-600
SOLD for $375.00
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4516

Confederacy, South to North Flag of Truce Cover, Missent. "Prisoner's Letter, Examined C.S. Johnsons Island" oval handstamp across backflap of cover to Elkton, Md., franked with United States 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork cancel of Old Point Comfort (cds omitted, this grid is seen only in mid-Jan. 1865), manuscript "Exd. M.G." (Lt. M.H. Gibbs, the C.S.A. censor), letter with original content "You ask how long our separation continue-God only knows-but our destiny is in His hands. Perhaps one of these days the long looked for may come at last-Hope soon-May God protect you", Very Fine and unusual, only known such usage.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300.

This cover was sent through Old Point Comfort and due to the high volume of prisoner mail, this was sent in error to Johnson's Island in error and then forwarded to Elkton, Md., The cover and letter are from Capt. Jno. B. Brown, 3rd Battery Md. Artillery and addressed to his wife. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $140.00
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4517

Confederacy, "Via Flag of Truce". Manuscript endorsement on cover to Liberty Mo., franked with 5¢ Inland Exchange Revenue, Perforated (R27c) and tied by "Old Point Comfort Va. Jul. 18" double circle postmark, neat "Due 6" in circle handstamp, stamp with few faults, cover with age spotting, Fine and rare.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

A WONDERFUL ATTEMPTED USE OF U.S. REVENUE STAMP ON FLAG-OF-TRUCE MAIL. (Image1)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

Prisoner of War Covers - Southern Prisons - Alabama & Georgia

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Lot Description

4518

Confederacy, Castle Morgan, Cahaba Ala. (Earliest Known Use). Inner envelope to Fall River, Mass. franked with USA 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork cancel with two strike of "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan. 20" (1864) double circle postmark, manuscript "By Flag of Truce" endorsement at top and backstamped "Fall River, Mass Jan 23, 1864" receiver, extremely attractive manuscript endorsement on reverse "Examined & Approved H.A.M. Henderson, Assistant Commissioner of Exchange", light vertical cover fold, Very Fine and attractive, only 11 known, 4 of the five with covers with stamps are with the stamps upside down, possibly meaning distress.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $500 - 750.

Cover written by Henry H. Heald, Captain of merchant vessel "Norman" which was captured off the coast of Florida, addressed to his wife in Fall River. (Image1)

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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $1,200.00
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4519

Confederacy, Castle Morgan, Cahaba, Ala. Two covers, with original letters from the correspondence of Cpl. Watson Anderson, 102nd Ohio Inf. to wife/family member in Ashland, O., 1st cover with manuscript "Prisoners Letter" and postmarked "New Orleans, La. Jan. 21" (1865) cds with "3" rate handstamp; 2nd cover with manuscript "Prisoners Letter" and postmark "Vicksburg, Miss. Feb. 21, 1865" double circle, additional manuscript Censor's "Approved H.A.M. Henderson, Capt. & Asst. Agent of Exchange CSA" (Cahaba Commander Capt. Howard Andrew Millett Henderson) on backflap, letters datelined "Military Prison, Cahaba, Ala." and "Federal Prison, Cahaba, Ala." respectively, full of interesting contents, typical and usual small cover flaws, Very Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

A WONDERFUL PAIR OF COVERS FROM THIS RARE PRISON WITH ONLY TEN RECORDED BY HARRISON. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

4520

Confederacy, Camp Oglethorpe for Officers, Macon Ga. Cover addressed to Lt. J.S. Follett, Battery G, 1st Mo. light. Art., St. Louis, Mo. and postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jul 18" (1864) double circle with matching "Due 6" in circle, manuscript censor's endorsement "Examined WKT" (W. Kemp Tabb), included is original enclosure datelined "Military Prison, Macon Ga. May 18th, 1864" (Camp Oglethorpe) from Capt. Henry Hescock, 1st Mo. Light Artillery stating "you can see by the above that I am in Macon, we started from Richmond on the 7th and arrived here yesterday after a very unpleasant trip, our situation here is much more pleasant than at the Libby", edge wrinkling, F.-V.F. and rare.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

The cover is censored by Capt. W. Kemp Tabb the day he took command of Camp Oglethorpe. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction