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Prisoner of War Covers - Southern Prisons - South Carolina continued...

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CatNo.

Lot Description

4541

Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston S.C. Cover to addressed to Erie, Pa. franked with 3¢ Rose (65) tied by "Port Royal, S.C. Sep 17, '64" double circle postmark and target, endorsed at top left "Lt. Col. McCreary, Prisoner of War, Charleston, S.C." and manuscript "Via Flag of Truce" at lower left, pencil notation "Exam" (CSA censor) and "Ex H." (Col. E.N. Howell, U.S. censor), cover with staining along left edge.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $400 - 600.

Excellent Flag-of-Truce cover exchanged via C.S.A.-controlled Pocotaligo and U.S.-controlled Port Royal, much rarer than mail exchanged in Virginia. (Image1)

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Est. $400-600
SOLD for $725.00
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4542

Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston S.C. Cover to New York, N.Y. from Maj. John K Fleming with manuscript "Prisoner of War" endorsement at top left, franked with United States 1861 3¢ Rose (65) and tied by "U.S. Ship" straight line with "Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 26, 1864" cds at left, cover repair at top, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400.

RARE SHIP MARKING ON PRISONER OF WAR COVER AND ROUTING. PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 48.

Included is original enclosure datelined "C.S. Military Prison, Charleston, S.C. Aug. 14th, 1864". Exchanged locally and carried aboard "U.S.S. Massachusetts". (Image1)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $800.00
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4543

Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston, S.C. Cover addressed to "Lt. Thos. King, 101 Reg Pa. Vol., Prisoner of War, Charleston, S.C. via Flag of Truce Boat", franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) tied by target with matching "Hollidaysburgh, Pa. Oct. 4, 1864" double circle postmark alongside, printed corner card for Gaysport Foundry, included is interesting four page letter mentions King's cousin, "Calvin McLanahan is the 3rd Engineer on board the U.S. Steamship Lehigh off Charleston, S.C.", missing backflap., F.-V.F.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $625.00
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4544

Confederacy, Workhouse Prison, Charleston, S.C. Adversity cover made from Bank Check sheet and addressed to South Troupsburg, Ohio, manuscript "Prisoner Letter" at top right, postmarked "Port Royal, S.C. Sep. 1, 1864" double circle with straight line "Due 3" rate handstamp, cover mis-sent and forwarded from Newark Ohio by straightline "Missent" handstamp and "Newark, Ohio Sep. 7" (1864) double circle postmark, small cover mend at bottom, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

According to Harrison, this cover was sent by Lt. Horace B. Seely, 86th N.Y. Inf., a POW at Workhouse Prison in Charleston to his brother in law in South Troupsburg, N.Y. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

Prisoner of War Covers - Southern Prisons - Texas & Virginia

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CatNo.

Lot Description

4545

Confederacy, Camp Ford, Tyler Texas. Two covers, both addressed to "Young Whitlock, Prisoner of War, Camp Ford, Tyler Texas", 1st cover: franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) barely tied by target (no cds), manuscript "Examined & Approved" by Confederate censor, 2nd cover: franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) cancelled by fancy segmented cork cancel (not tied and hinged in place for appearance, appears to be original), postmark "Marshall, Ill. Nov. 8" (1864) cds, manuscript endorsement "Care of Col. C.C. Dwight, Commissioner of Exchange, New Orleans, La." at bottom left, F.-V.F., only three covers known to a Texas prison.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $650.00
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4546

Confederacy, Court House Prison, Houston, Tex. Manuscript endorsement "From Geo. Riddell Marine, U.S.S. Clifton, Confederate Prison" across top of yellow cover to Philadelphia, Pa., franked with United States 1861 3¢ Rose (65) tied by large 5 bar grid with "New York, Oct. 16, 1863" double circle postmark alongside manuscript Censor's "Examined W. Hyllested, Major & P.M. General of Texas etc." on backflap, usual small edge flaws, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

AN OUTSTANDING USAGE FROM A U.S. MARINE POW IMPRISONED IN TEXAS, PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 65.

Pvt. George Riddell was captured Sept. 8, 1863 at the Battle of Sabine Pass aboard the U.S.S. Clifton. He was confined in the Old Court House at Houston, Tex.

His letter dated Sept. 11, 1863 was delivered by Flag of Truce to the U.S.S. Cayuga, Included is a photocopy of this letter from Riddlel, that was submitted as part of his claim for a disability pension which was filed following the war. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $3,000-4,000
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4547

Confederacy, Aiken's Landing, Va., Aboard the CSS Schultz. Pencil written letter datelined "Aiken's Landing, James River, Va. May the 8th, 1864" stating "We have been detained much longer than we expected when I wrote to You from City Point, but our boat-the Schultz- came down last night and we will start up to Richmond in a few hours", with cover addressed to St. Louis, Mo. and franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65, nick at left), tied by large segmented cork with matching "Old Point Comfort, Va. May 18/" (1864) double circle postmark, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

ACCORDING TO HARRISON THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE FROM THIS UNUSUAL DETENTION CENTER, WRITTEN ABOARD A CSA SHIP AND DISCUSSED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 69.

Capt. John J. Miller, 12th Regt. Mo. Guard (Confederate Cavalry) was recently paroled and aboard the C.S.S. Schultz was being returned to Richmond. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $850.00
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4548

Confederacy, Belle Isle Prison Camp, Richmond, Va. two covers from Prisoners in Belle Island to their Congressman, each dated early 1864 with enclosures and addressed to "Hon. Horace Maynard, Washington D.C.", both covers forwarded to Nashville, Tenn. as Maynard not in Washington at the time, the first letter datelined "Belle Island Jan. 14, '64", requesting food supplies in monthly quantities, second letter datelined "Belle Island Jan. 17, 1864" written on behalf of five different privates in Co. G of the 2nd Tenn. Mounted Inf. requesting "we understand we can get 100 hundred lbs rashing per month", first cover franked with faulty United States 3¢ rose (65) and tied by segmented cork second cover with Due 6 handstamp, both postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb. 8 (1864), Extremely Fine, rare, only about 8-10 covers known, a premium pair, one showing attractive "Due" usage.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,450.00
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4549

Confederacy, Castle Thunder Hospital (General Hospital #13), Richmond, Va. Cover from Pvt. Richard West at Castle Thunder Hospital to most probably his brother at Knoxville, Ill., vertical manuscript endorsement "Prisoners Letter" at left, franked with C.S.A. 10¢c Blue (12, defective) tied by Richmond, Va. cds and "Due 6" in circle, postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jun 4" (1864) cds, Very Fine and a unique rarity.
Scott No. 12; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN COVER FROM CASTLE THUNDER HOSPITAL PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 87.

Included is a photocopy for printed CSA Treasury receipt for $1,396 "as the effects of Richard West, a yankee deserter, who died in the prison Hospital". (Image1)

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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $850.00
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4550

11, 65

Confederacy, City Jail, Stauton, Va. Cover to New Jersey franked with C.S.A. 10¢ blue (11, corner replaced) tied by partial Staunton, Va. cds in combination with USA 1861 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Old Point Comfort, Va. Sep. 14" (1864) double circle postmark, included is original multicolor Union Patriotic lettersheet datelined Staunton, Va. Aug. 25, 1864 from Pvt. James Ford, "I have been captured on the 17th, do not worry fore I safe and sound", cover with flap missing & light tape stain at top, lovely Very Fine appearance, signed MacBride.
Scott No. 11, 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A RARE PRISONER OF WAR COVER, ONLY THREE KNOWN, PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 103. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $1,500.00
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4551

Confederacy, Danville Prison (Building Unknown), Danville, Va. Cover to Keene, N.H. franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65, defective), tied by segmented cork and postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jul 24 (64)" double circle, manuscript "Prisoner's Letter by Flag of Truce" and additional pencil censor "Ex MM" (Mason Morfit, Commander at Danville), included is original enclosure datelined "Danville, May 18th 1864" stating "I and seven others of the regiment were taken prisoner on the 6th inst. My health is good yet".
Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400.

Written by Pvt. Waldo Dwinnell, Co. G, 21st Mass. Inf. who died at Andersonville on Sept. 9, 1864. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $650.00
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4552

Confederacy, Danville Prison (Building Unknown), Danville, Va. "Examined" light manuscript pencil endorsement of Confederate censor on cover to Zanesfield, Ohio, franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) tied by two strikes of "Old Point Comfort, Va. May 10" (1864) double circle postmark, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Cover sent from Cpl. William H. Harriman, Co. A, 15th U.S. Inf., to his father, captured at Chicamaunga on Sept. 19, 1863 and confined to Danville Prison, later transferred to Andersonville, where he died on March 10, 1865. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

4553

Confederacy, Danville Prison, Building #3, Danville, Va. Oatmeal prisoner-of-war cover addressed to Marietta Pa., franked with uncancelled 10¢ Blue, Die A (11) with "Old Point Comfort Va. Jan 18" double circle postmark with matching "Due 6" in circle, prisoner endorsement at top and manuscript "Exd A.M.B" (A.M. Braxton) censor marking, directed to the care of Col. Ould, Commissioner of Exchange, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, choice and scarce cover.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $500 - 750.

The Confederate prison at Danville, Va., was not one prison camp but six tobacco warehouses in which captured Union soldiers were confined during 1863–1865. This is send from Lieut. John M. Kline, 45th Penn. Inf., most likely confined in Building #3. (Image1)

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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $575.00
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4554

Confederacy, Danville Prison, Building #3, Danville, Va. "William H. Harrison, 1st Lieut. 2nd U.S. Cavalry, Prisoner of War, Danville, Va." manuscript notation on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan. 18" double circle postmark with matching "Due 6" in circle, manuscript "Examined R.C. Smith, Lt. Col. Commanding" on backflap, Very Fine and rare, extremely attractive.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Included is original letter datelined "Military Prison, Danville, Va., October 23, 1864" mentioning movements from camp to camp while prisoner, "On the 2nd October I was transferred in company with all the Libby Prisoners to Salisbury, N.C. and remained there until the 19th inst. when we were transferred to Danville, Va…., how long we shall remain here is an uncertainty". (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

4555

Confederacy, Danville Prison, Building #3, Danville, Va. Cover to Binghampton, N.Y. franked with United States 3¢ rose (65), tied by cork cancel with "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan. 16" (1865) double circle postmark alongside, "Ex MM" (Major Mason Morfit, Prison Commander) manuscript censor endorsement in top left, included is original enclosure datelined "Danville C.S.M. Prison" requesting goods from home, cover with minor water staining.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400.

Sent by Private Warren Morey, Co. D, 109th N.Y. Inf., who was confined in Building #3. Morey died in prison on Jan 5, 1865 from chronic diarrhea before his letter reached home. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $375.00
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4556

Confederacy, Danville Prison, Building #3, Danville, Va. Cover to Short Creek, Ohio franked with CSA 10¢ Blue (11), defective, tied by "Old Point Comfort Jan 18, 1865" double circle postmark with bold "Due 6" in circle at left, manuscript endorsement "Per Flag of Truce, Prisoner of War Letter" at left, additional but indistinct vertical pencil endorsement "Examined R.S. Smith, light. Col. Comdg", cover with typical flaws and light soiling, Fine, quite scarce.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $325.00
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4557

Confederacy, (Frazier's Farm, Va.) "Hospital on Frazier's Farm, 16m from Richmond, July 5th, 1862". Pencil dateline on original enclosure with excellent content "Here I am in hospital with a bullet hole through my right thigh received in the battle of June 30th near this place…it will be six weeks or two months before I am well, the doctor says", with original cover addressed to Wilmington, Del, and forwarded to Philadelphia, franked with United States 1861 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Old Point Comfort, Va. Aug. 1" (1862) double circle postmark with light Confederate manuscript "Exmd J.M.H." censor (John M. Higgins, Clerk at the War Dept. in Richmond) marking, additionally franked with 1861 3¢ (65) as forwarder and tied by Wilmington, Del., Aug. 2 (1862) cds.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

ONLY ONE KNOWN COVER FROM THIS TEMPORARY FIELD HOSPITAL, PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 77.

Written by Maj. Richard H. Woolworth, 3rd Regt. Pa. Reserve Corp., who was wounded and captured at the battle there. Interestingly Gen. Mc Clellan wrote to Gen R.E. Lee on July 18, 1862 requesting to know the status of Maj. Woolworth. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,500.00
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4558

Confederacy, General Hospital #21, Richmond, Va. Manuscript endorsement "By Flag of Truce Boat via Fortress Monroe" on cover to Rushville, Ohio, franked with United States 3¢ Rose (65), defective, tied by segmented cork and Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan. 25 (1864) double circle postmark, small cover stains & slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F., scarce as only four are known from this prison and considering the writer's history.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400.

Cover from Caleb Coplin to his Father. Coplin was wounded and captured at Chicamauga and treated at Hospital #21 in Richmond. Coplin was the first man shot and killed in the "Deadline" in Andersonville Prison on April 10, 1864.

Inside Andersonville Prison, about 19 feet from the wall, was the "deadline," which prisoners were forbidden to cross. The "deadline" was intended to prevent prisoners from climbing over the stockade or from tunneling under it. (Image1)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $525.00
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4559

Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Earliest Know Use. multi-colored adversity cover made from illustrated chewing tobacco wrapper addressed to Michigan, sent by Private Hackett to his parents, written in pencil and datelined "Richmond, Va. April 1862", handstamped "Due 3" and manuscript "Sold. Letter (Maj. Von) Herrmann, USA" endorsement, some wear and mends along folds, Fine, an extremely important and attractive combination.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED COVER FROM THIS PRISON, JUST ONE WEEK AFTER THE OPENING OF THE PRISON. ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR PRISONER OF WAR COVERS IN EXISTENCE.

This cover was additionally used to prove Pvt. Hackett's pension claim as evident by "Pension Office Mar. 22, 1883" blue double oval handstamp. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

4560

Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Neat cover from Lt. George Kies, 18th Conn. Inf. to his wife in West Killingly, Conn., manuscript endorsement "Prisoners Letter" at upper right, Confederate pencil "JL" censor of Lt. John Latouche the Adjutant at Libby Prison, postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Oct. 3" (1863) double circle with matching "Due 6" in circle, included is original enclosure with discussion of being exchanged "It is very unpleasant to me to think that I must stay in prison so long for a few Negroes as that seems to be the only obstacle in the way of our exchange" sentiments expressed in letter, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction