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Prisoner of War Covers - Southern Prisons - Texas & Virginia continued...

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CatNo.

Lot Description

4561

Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Cover to Clarks Mills, N.Y. franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by segmented cork cancel with "Old Point Comfort, Va. Dec. 14" (1864) double circle postmark alongside, flap torn.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300.

Included is original enclosure from Pvt. Charles G. Ashley, 146th N.Y. Inf. to his father, pencil written letter instructs father to send all letters to "Libby Prison, Richmond, Va." Private Ashley died at Andersonville on Jun. 3, 1864. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

4562

Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Union Patriotic cover with attractive red & blue trimmed backflaps with embossed "Eagel & Shield" design, addressed to Poplar P.O., Ohio and franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by segmented cork cancel with Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan. 25 (1864) double circle postmark alongside, flap missing.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $400 - 600.

PATRIOTICS ARE SELDOM SEEN USED FROM SOUTHERN PRISONS. PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 93.

Included is original enclosure from Capt. D.S. Caldwell to his wife, datelined "Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Jan. 20th, 1864". The writer apparently escaped through a tunnel on Feb. 9, 1864. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $400-600
SOLD for $350.00
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4563

Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Cover to Poplar P.O., Ohio franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by segmented cork cancel with "Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb. 23" (1864) double circle postmark alongside, flap missing, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200.

Included is original enclosure from Capt. D.S. Caldwell to his wife datelined "Richmond, Va. Feb. the 7th, 1864", which mentions, "I have just been called to preach the funerals of two officers who died yesterday in the hospital." The letter closes with "We are restricted to six lines at present" at bottom of letter caused by the Order of 2/2/64 restricting prisoner's letter writing.

The writer apparently escaped through a tunnel on Feb. 9 and beat his letter home by one day. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $220.00
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4564

Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. "Head Quarters Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, Office Commissioner for Exchange, Fortress Monroe" printed official corner card on cover addressed to Rochester, N.Y., franked with United States 3¢ Rose (65), creases, tied by segmented cork cancel with Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb. 16 (1864) double circle postmark at left, flap missing, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200.

From Capt Ralph O. Ives, 10th Mass Inf., a prisoner in Libby prison. On Feb. 6, 1864, he was selected to be sent to Salisbury, N.C. as a hostage for Confederate officers being kept in irons in a northern prison. He was provided this official envelope to inform his wife of his status. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $475.00
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4565

12, USA U59

Confederacy, Lynchburg Prison, Lynchburg, Va. Dual franked prisoner of war cover, franked with Confederate 10¢ Blue (12), margins to barely touching at top, tied by "Lynchburg, Va. May 25" cds on United States 3¢ entire (U59) with segmented cork and Old Point Comfort Jun 4 double circle postmark to Bellefonte, Pa., light even soiling & some cover restoration, Very Fine.
Scott No. 12, USA U59; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

AN OUTSTANDING PRISONER OF WAR RARITY OF WHICH ONLY FOUR COVERS ARE RECORDED.

Sent by from Private Ephriam Klinger, 148th Reg. Pa. Inf., captured 5/10/64.

At first, all prisoners-of-war were to be detained in Richmond, the Confederate capital, but the jails and warehouses there quickly filled. Auxiliary facilities were established elsewhere. Lynchburg was an obvious choice for a prisoner-of-war camp because of its superior rail system and its remoteness from the front lines.

Located on part of the fairgrounds, the camp was for Federal prisoners waiting to be exchanged. No medical services were available, and many deaths occurred in the camp before the autumn of 1862, when the sick and wounded were moved to hospitals in Lynchburg. After the exchange cartel ceased operating in the summer of 1863, the camp quickly became overcrowded. (Image1)

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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $1,050.00
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4566

Confederacy, Lynchburg Prison, Lynchburg, Va. Inner cover from Sgt. John H. Fertig and addressed to "General Robert Patterson, Philadelphia, Pa." with manuscript "By Flag of Truce" endorsement at top left, franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) with segmented cork cancel and "Old Point Comfort, Va. Aug. 14" double circle postmark alongside, the stamp may be a replacement, Very Fine appearance, a rare prisoner of war item.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300.

Sgt. John H. Fertig was captured June 22, 1864 and interned at Lynchburg Prison. Fertig served under Capt. William H. Patterson, son of General Robert Patterson, the addressee. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $270.00
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Prisoner of War Covers - Northern Prisons

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

4567

Confederacy, Camp Chase, Columbus O. Newspaper wrapper franked with U.S. 1861, 1¢ blue (63) tied by "Wheeling (W) Va." cds, with pink printed "Dr. Alfred Hughes, 18 Aug 62, Camp Chase Prison No. 3, Care Capt. D.B. Tiffany, Columbus, O." address label, Very Fine and choice, a very rare wrapper usage with only four or five examples known, similar wrapper illustrated in Harrison Prisoners' Mail From the American Civil War (page 182).
Estimate; $500 - 750.

On May 23, 1861, with his sympathies being with the south, Dr. Hughes had voted for the Ordinance of Secession adopted in the Richmond Virginia Convention. He was incarcerated as a political prisoner and sent to Camp Chase. He was exchanged in 1862 and went to Richmond where he practiced until 1865, when he moved to Baltimore. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

4568

Confederacy, Camp Chase, Ohio. Manuscript endorsement on buff Prisoner of War cover bearing uncancelled 3¢ rose (65) to Benton, Arkansas, additional "Lt. Col. Miller 11th Regt Arks, Prisoner of War" and "Politeness of Mrs. Clark" endorsements, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Cynthia Charlotte "Lottie" Moon (1828-1895) was born in Danville, Virginia on August 10, 1828. She and her sister, Virginia "Ginnie" Moon are best known for their role as Confederate spies during the American Civil War. As spies for the Confederacy, Lottie and Ginnie smuggled information and medicine from North to South.

After the fall of Fort Donelson, Lottie heard that one of her brothers was at Camp Chase and she traveled there. Upon discovering that none of her relations were incarcerated at Camp Chase, Lottie Clark remained at the prison to improve the Southerners' condition. According to the Virginia Historical Society, she also volunteered to serve as courier by taking prisoners' mail to Richmond, Virginia, and allowing Confederate authorities to distribute it from the capital to the captives' native states. For some reason, a large group of 170 letters mostly slated to be carried by Lottie Clark did not connect with her and ended up in Ohio long-term storage. 112 of the letters made their way to the Virginia Historical Society, and only a few are held in private hands.

References: Kaufmann, Trish, "Confederate Mail Runner and Spy, Lottie Moon Clark", The Confederate Philatelist, 4th Qtr 2016, pp. 4-19. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

4569

Confederacy, Elmira Prison, Elmira, N.Y. Blue inner money letter addressed to "J.S. Conneill, Prisoner of War, 37th N.C. Infty., Elmira N.Y.", franked with uncancelled 1861 3¢ Rose (65), various docketing include "Exd W.F." (censor marking),"Via Flag of Truce", "$10 U.S. currency", "119" (money letter number), "Postage enclosed", additional magenta "Ex", Very Fine, a fascinating cover.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400.

The cover's journey ended with manuscript pencil endorsement "39th Ward", indicating the prisoner was hospitalized but manuscript "Dead" ultimately added as the prisoner was deceased. J.S. Conneill died on Feb. 2, 1865 prior to receiving this letter. (Image1)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $425.00
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4570

Confederacy, Fort Delaware, Delaware City, Del. Buff cover to Richmond, Va. franked with U.S. 1861 3¢ rose (light perf tip toning) tied by "Delaware City, Del. Dec. 12" target duplex, additionally tied by "Richmond, Va. Jan. 13" cds with matching straightline "Due 10" handstamp, manuscript endorsement at top "For flag of Truce, Prisoners letter" and at bottom left "Care of Commanding Officer at Fortress Monroe", Very Fine, an nice prisoner of war cover showing the combined North-South Postal usage.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400.

Most of the Confederates captured at Gettysburg were imprisoned here. By August 1863, there were more than 11,000 prisoners on the island and by war's end, it had held almost 33,000 men. (Image1)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $450.00
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4571

Confederacy, Fort Pulaski, Savannah, Geo, "The Immortal Six Hundred". Manuscript notation "H.C. Dickinson, Pris. of War, Capt. 20th Va. Cal." manuscript endorsement on buff cover to Roanoke Co., endorsed manuscript "By Flag of Truce via Savannah" at top left, magenta manuscript censor "Ex", postmarked "Charleston, S.C. Jan. 7, 1865" cds with large numeral "10" (due) handstamp, slightly reduced at top with part of flap missing, Very Fine, only 24 known, Pictured in Harrison's book, "Prisoners Mail From The American Civil War" on page 121.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Capt. Dickinson was one of the "Immortal 600" (see "The Immortal Six Hundred written by J. Ogden Murray"). Six hundred CSA officers were transferred from Fort Delaware to Morris Island in retaliation for the Union officers under fire in Charleston, a short time later 220 were sent to Morris Island and the rest stayed at Fort Pulaski. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

4572

Confederacy, Johnson's Island Prison, Sandusky, Ohio. Manuscript examiner's marking on fresh cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Sandusky O. May 6, 1864" cds and target duplex to Castanea Grove, N.C., endorsed "Via Fortress Monroe & Per Flag of Truce", partial Richmond Va. cds at top and matching "Due 10" handstamp, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

4573

Confederacy, Johnson's Island Prison, Sandusky, Ohio. Neat cover to Richmond, Va. franked with U.S. 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Sandusky, O, Oct. 21, '64" target duplex, "Prisoner's Letter, Examined GSB Johnsons Island" bold oval handstamp with manuscript notation "via Flag of Truce, Fortress Monroe", additional manuscript at left "Richard Laurence, Lt. 24th Miss. Vol., Prisoner of War", adhesive additional tied by "Richmond, Va. Jan. 20" cds with scarce "Due 2" handstamp paying the drop rate in Richmond, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $500 - 750.

POWELL REPORTS ONLY 5-6 EXAMPLES EXIST OF THE "DUE 2" MARKING ON PRISONER OF WAR COVERS.

In late 1861, American authorities designated Johnson's Island as the chosen location for a prisoner of war camp meant to incarcerate as many as 2,500 captured Confederate officers. The island was selected for its convenient accessibility by ship, allowing for the transportation of supplies needed for the construction and operation of the prison, as well as to support its inmate population.
The prison, occupying a 16.5-acre (6.7 ha) area, commenced operations in April 1862. It was enclosed by a 15-foot-high wooden stockade, within which stood twelve two-story barracks for housing the prisoners and a hospital.

Over 15,000 men passed through Johnson's Island until it was closed in September 1865. About 200 prisoners died due to the harsh Ohio winters, food and fuel shortages, and disease. (Image1)

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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $550.00
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4574

Confederacy, Johnson's Island Prison, Sandusky, Ohio. "Prisoner's Letter, Examined, G.S.B. Johnson's Island censor's oval handastamp on cover to Prisoner's cousin in Philadelphia, franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) cancelled by target cancel (not tied) with matching "Sandusky, O. Mar. 28, '65" double circle postmark, letter from Lt. W. Winston Fontain, 46th Btn., Va. Cavalary, datelined "U.S. Miltary Prison" requesting clothing, additional letter from same prisoner to Lt. Col. E. Scovill, Supt. of Prison requesting clothing and approved up the chain of command, cover with unobtrusive ink stain, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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Est. $100-150
SOLD for $260.00
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4575

Confederacy, Old Capital Prison, Washington, D.C. Fresh locally addressed prisoner cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose (65) canceled by "Washington, D.C., Jan 8" cds, with perfect strike of "Passed, Military Prison, W.P. Wood Supt." circular examiner's handstamp, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Old Capitol Prison was the building that served as a temporary Capitol after Washington, D.C. had been burned during the War of 1812. W. P. Wood was the Superintendent and was also a special agent of the government. Much intelligence information was gathered by him from the prisoners for the Union. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

4576

Confederacy, "Parole Camp, Annapolis, Md", Unused (Magnus Type Letter Sheet). 1864 unused patriotic letter sheet in black "WE. Sachse & Co. Lith. Balt, Md" imprint, some edge irregularities and minor tears, Fine, still attractive.
Estimate; $75 - 100. (Image1)

Est. $75-100
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4577

Confederacy, Point Lookout, Point Lookout, Md. Buff cover to Parks Store, N.C., franked with United States 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Point Lookout, Md. Sep. 13, '64" duplex target cancel, examiner's octagonal handstamp and "Richmond Va., Sep. 27" cds alongside, additional partial "Due 10" handstamp straightline, manuscript soldier's name and unit (11th N.C. Regt.) at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300.

Point Lookout was the largest Union prison, being established Aug. 1, 1863. The prison consisted of two enclosures of flat sand, one about thirty acres and the other about ten acres, each surrounded by a fifteen feet high fence. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $250.00
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Prisoner of War Cover Group Lot

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

4578

Confederacy, Prisoner of War Covers. Balance of five covers and a few fronts; with cover from Boston, Mass. addressed to "Prisoner, Fort Warren", East Setauket, N.Y. to prisoner at Johnson Island, O., cover to Emilie, Pa. from Old Point Comfort, Va. endorsed "From a Pris of War, Richmond, Va.", and cover from Delaware City, Del with oval Fort Delaware examiner's marking; condition varied, generally F.-V.F. or better.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction