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Confederacy

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701

11a, U

Confederacy, David's Island, Decamp General Hospital, Pelham N.Y. Prisoner-of-war cover to Richard M. Wheeler in Mayesville, S.C., original letter datelined "David's Island NY July 27th 1863", mixed franking with C.S.A. postage paid by 10¢ milky blue tied by "Richmond Va. Aug 7, 1863" cds, and U.S. postage paid by 3¢ rose tied by target with matching "Pelham NY Aug 1" cds, cover with light soiling, 3¢ small perf faults, Fine, a rare mixed-franking flag-of-truce cover from David's Island Prison, the prison was open for only four months to hold Confederate prisoners captured in the Battle of Gettysburg. Scott No. 11a+U.S. 65 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. The writer of this letter, C.O. Wheeler, was wounded and captured at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. Wheeler was a member of Company D of the 2nd South Carolina Infantry. The 2nd Carolina was part of CS General Kershaw's Brigade, McLaws' Division in Longstreet's First Army Corps., Army of Northern Virginia. (Image1)

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702

63 , 73

Confederacy, Fort Delaware, Delaware City, Del. United States 1861 1¢ blue + 1861-66 2¢ black tied by grid cancels with "Delaware City, Del./Jul. 13" cds alongside on prisoner of war cover to New Orleans; neat oval "Prisoner's Letter/Examined/Fort Delaware, Del." censor's handstamp at left, some damage to reverse side and slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a Lovely Blackjack Usage on a Prisoner of War Cover. Scott No. 63 + 73 Estimate $500 - 750. Fort Delaware was completed in 1859 on the marshy island known as Pea Patch Island. This stout Union fortress constructed in the shape of a pentagon and covering approximately 6 acres was used as a prison for Confederate prisoners of war during the Civil War. General Albin F. Schoepf was commandant of Fort Delaware Civil War Prison and was dreaded by the Confederates. He was known by the soldiers as "General Terror".Prisoners were held in wooden barracks, providing shelter unlike many other Civil War prisons, after the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, the ranks of prisoners swelled to almost 13,000, leading to horrible conditions. Water became putrefied and food scarce. Scurvy, smallpox and severe malnutrition were prevalent. Approximately 2700 Confederate soldiers died while being held captive at Fort Delaware. (Image1)

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703

12, U

Confederacy, Fort Delaware, Delaware City, Del. Prisoner cover from the Johnston correspondence to Summerville, Ala., franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by grid with matching "Delaware City, Del. Sep 5" cds, in combination with 1863, 10¢ blue tied by "Richmond, Va. Sep 13" cds, manuscript "for Flag of Truce" endorsement and "In care of, Fort Monroe"; some gum stains, a Very Fine use. Scott No. 12+U.S. 65 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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704

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, Ohio. United States 1861 3¢ rose (small defect) cancelled by blue target with matching "Sandusky O. May 26 '65" double-circle datestamp on prisoner of war cover to Glennville, Ala. with oval "Prisoner's Letter, Johnsons Island O., Examined B-E,M" examiner's oval handstamp perfectly struck, manuscript prisoners' routing instructions at top left "Via Mobile & Montgomery" without flag-of-truce designation, struck with "Mails Suspended" straightline handstamp between two bars, mostly clear strike on front and corresponding "[Nashville] Ten. [Jun] 28, 1865" double-circle datestamp on reverse, faint water stain at top, backflap removed (taking away part of Nashville backstamp), Very Fine and rare, Ex-Kilbourne & Walske. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. AN EXTREMELY RARE POST-APPOMATTOX COVER FROM A CONFEDERATE PRISONER TO EASTERN ALABAMA, WHERE MAIL SERVICE WAS NOT YET FUNCTIONING IN THE AFTERMATH OF WAR.This cover from Lt. J. B. Mitchell (Co. B, 34th Regt. Alabama Infantry), a prisoner at Johnsons Island, is unusual in that the prisoner did not use the customary "Flag of Truce" endorsement, but indicated an intended route to eastern Alabama "via Mobile & Montgomery". However, by May 1865, the CSA postal system had collapsed, and this cover was either stopped at or returned to Nashville. It was marked "Mails Suspended", then presumably returned to the sender in another envelope. (Image1)

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705

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, Ohio. United States 1861 3¢ rose (minor perf toning) tied by target cancel with "Sandusky, O./Oct. 21, '64" double circle postmark on Prisoner of War cover to Blackstock, P.O., S.C., soldier's endorsement at top "From T.J.H. Douglas, Lieut. C.S.A., Prisoner of War, Johnsons Island, Lake One, Ohio" and with routing endorsement at bottom left "Care of Maj. Gen. Butler U.S.A., Commanding Dept. Va. & N.C., via Fortress Monroe, Va." where the cover was exchanged for transmission to the South, adhesive additionally tied by "Richmond, Va., Jan. 21" cds with straight line "Due 10" rate handstamp at top, reverse with oval handstamped "Prisoner's Letter/Examined F.W.R./Johnson Island, O." censor's marking of Pvt. Frank W. Rittman, Very Fine, a lovely Prisoner of War usage. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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706

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, Ohio. United States 1861 3¢ rose (faded & small fault)) tied by "Sandusky, O./May 24, '64" double circle postmark on cover to "Capt. Ben N. Cocke, CSA, Officers Camp, Point Lookout Maryland", manuscript "Ex. R.P.H." censor's marking, F.-V.F., a wonderful cover sent from one Prisoner to another Prisoner. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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707

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, Ohio. United States 1861 3¢ rose tied by target cancel and "Nashville, Tenn./Feb. 23, '64" double circle postmark on incoming cover to "Lieut. Col. J.W. Inger, Prisoner of War, Johnsons Island, Ohio", manuscript "Ex. D.S.A." (De Alva S. Alexander, 128th O.V.I.) censor's marking, flap missing & minor corner wear at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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708

Confederacy McLean's Barracks Cincinnati Oh. (Image1)

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709

Confederacy, Ohio State Penitentiary, Columbus, Ohio. United States 1861 3¢ rose tied by target cancel with "Columbus, O./Nov. 23" (1863) double circle postmark alongside on cover to Lexington, Ky., sent by Maj. Robert Bullock (Morgan's Raiders) to his wife, manuscript "Ex W.A. Judkins, A.D.C." (1st Lt. W.A. Judkins, 52nd O.V.I.) censor's marking, cover bit reduced at left just affecting censor's marking, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. General Morgan was so feared and hated in the North that subsequent to his capture it was decided that he and his officers required special treatment and would be confined in Ohio State Penitentiary. Morgan and about 27 of his men were confined on Aug. 1, 1863. After almost four months on imprisonment, Morgan and six of his officers made a daring escape during the night of Nov. 27, 1863. After Morgan's escape from Ohio Penitentiary, Maj. Bullock and other raiders were transferred to Fort Delaware in March 1864. (Image1)

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Confederacy

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710

Confederacy Old Capitol Prison Washington D.C. (Image1)

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711

Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md. Confederate States 1863-64 10¢ blue tied by "Culpepper, Va./Aug. 30" cds on cover to Prisoner of War at Point Lookout, cover endorsed "By Flag of Truce" at top left and "Care of Major Brady" at bottom left, manuscript "Ex" censor's examined marking added, the prisoner was no longer at Point Lookout and the cover was endorsed with magenta "Exchanged (No. 50)"; also in pencil "2.00" - for money enclosed, Very Fine, a very nice prisoner of war arriving to late as the prisoner had been exchanged. Scott No. 11 Estimate $300 - 400. Point Lookout, Maryland, located in Saint Mary's County, Maryland on the southern tip of the peninsula was deemed the largest and worst Northern Prisoner of War camp. The extreme overcrowding, Maryland's freezing temperatures, shortages of firewood for heat, and living in tents took it's toll and many lives were lost due to exposure. As the water supply became polluted and food rations ran low, prisoners died from disease and starvation. Food was in such short supply, the men were reported to hunt rats as a food source. Estimates report that over 14,000 prisoners died while imprisoned at Point Lookout.Keep in mind that the Confederate government did everything possible to exchange prisoners with the North. In 1863, Union Secretary of War Stanton decided to end prisoner exchanges on the grounds that the South had more to gain than the North. Even when the South explained its increasing inability to care for the prisoners, Stanton refused to resume the exchanges. Captain Wirz, the commandant at Andersonville, allowed a party of four prisoners to go to Washington on parole to explain the hardships at Andersonville and plead for an exchange. The men saw Stanton but were unsuccessful in convincing him to the exchange. The men returned to Andersonville and in post-war accounts condemned Stanton for his refusal to allow prisoner exchanges. The following is an excerpt from PRISON LIFE AT POINT LOOKOUT, By REV. J. B. TRAYWICK:They [the prisoners] were under the immediate charge of the provost marshal, Major Brady, of New York State. He was a shrewd man, of powerful administrative abilities, but withal a cruel, heartless man. His whole conduct toward the prisoners impressed me that he enjoyed two things immensely--first, the suffering and humiliation of the prisoners; secondly, the fact he was their despot. (Image1)

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712

Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md. Confederate States 1863-64 10¢ blue (gum stains) tied by "Richmond, Va./Feb. 1" (1864) cds on inner cover "From Prisoner of War, B.F. Little, Capt., Co. E, 52nd N.C. Regt." to his wife in Little's Mills, N.C., Very Fine. Scott No. 11 Estimate $300 - 400. Captain Little was wounded and captured on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg. On Feb. 3rd, 1864, Little was transferred to Hammond General Hospital at Point Lookout Prison and exchanged on March 3rd, 1864. (Image1)

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713

Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md. United States 1861 3¢ rose (corner torn away) tied by waffle grid & "Old Point Comfort, Va." (1864) double circle postmark on inner cover to "Capt. B.F. Little, Prisoner of War, Fort McHenry, Near Baltimore" from his wife in Little's Mills, N.C., cover endorsed Missent and forwarded to Point Lookout, Md., magenta manuscript Examiners markings added to cover, minor edge wear & toning, one side flap missing, `, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. During the American Civil War, the area where Fort McHenry (Baltimore) sits served as a military prison, confining both Confederate soldiers as well as a large number of Maryland political figures who were suspected of being Confederate sympathizers. Among the imprisoned were Baltimore Mayor George William Brown, the city council, and the police commissioner. Ironically, Francis Scott Key's grandson, Francis Key Howard, was one of these political detainees. (Image1)

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714

Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md. United States 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Georgetown, D.C./Oct. 12, '64" double circle duplex cancel on cover to J. Mark Wilson, Co. E, 9th Division, Prisoners Camp, Point Lookout, Md. cover endorsed "Care of Major Brady, U.S. Prov. Marsh." at bottom left, additional manuscript endorsement, "Dead" (in pencil) and "H.O. $1.00" - indicating $1.00 in cash, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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715

12c, U

Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md. Prisoner of war orange rebacked cover front (one original flap) to Nelson Station Va. bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by four rings duplexed with "Point Lookout Md. Oct. 13 '64" cds and 1863, 10¢ greenish blue, Die B, large margins except close at upper right, tied by partial "Richmond Va." cds, fine strike of "Prisoner's Letter/Examined" handstamp in double-line octagon, endorsed "per flag of truce" and "from J.A. Clarke, Co. B, 15th Va. Artillery" at left, small edge tear and crease, a Very Fine prisoner of war use. Scott No. 12c+U.S. 65 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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716

Confederacy, Rock Island Barracks, Rock Island, Ill. United States 1861 3¢ rose (perf. crease) tied by Rock Island, Ill./Feb. 1, '64 double circle postmark with target cancel alongside on cover to Jacksonville, Missouri from Prisoner of War, handstamped with clear strike of circular censor's examined "Approved/Prisoners Letter/Rock Island Barracks, Ill./Capt. A.D. Collins" at right (Harrison Type Ia), cover with some slight wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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717

Confederacy, Rock Island Barracks, Rock Island, Ill. United States 1861 3¢ rose (small perf. flaws) tied by "Rock Island, Ill./Feb. 10, '64" double circle postmark & target cancel on cover to New Middleton, Ill. from Prisoner of War, handstamped with unusually clear strike of circular censor's examined "Approved/Prisoners Letter/Rock Island Barracks, Ill./Capt. A.D. Collins" at right (Harrison Type Ia), Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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718

Confederacy, Rock Island Barracks, Rock Island, Ill. United States 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Nashville, Ten./Jun. 3, '64" duplex cancel on cover addressed to Prisoner of War at Rock Island Prison, handstamped oval censor's examined marking "R.I. Barracks, Prisoner's Letter/Examined" (Harrison Type II) at left, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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719

Confederacy, Rock Island Barracks, Rock Island, Ill. United States 1861 3¢ rose (creased & perf flaw) tied by "Rock Island, Ill./Dec. 3, '64" duplex cancel on cover to Allensville, Ky. from Prisoner of War, handstamped blue oval censor's examined marking "R.I. Barracks, Prisoner's Letter/Examined" (Harrison Type II) at left, cover with soiling & edge wear, flap missing, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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720

Confederacy, Rock Island Barracks, Rock Island, Ill. Dec. 13, 1864 cds ties U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose on yellow cover to Cynthiana Ky., blue oval "R.I. Barracks Prisoner's Letter Examined" handstamp, original letter datelined "Barrack 53, Rock Island, Dec 13th 1864", Very Fine. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $400 - 600. This letter was written by W.B. Wall, a resident of Cynthiana, Ky. Wall was a member of Company G of the 1st Kentucky Cavalry and was captured twice during the war. His first was at Fort Donaldson, Tn. on Feb. 16, 1862 with confinement at Camp Morton, Ind. His second capture found him in Rock Island Barracks. (Image1)

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721

Confederacy, (Andersonville Prison) Jacksonville, Fla./April 30, 1865. Buff cover endorsed "Soldiers Letter, John M Adams, Capt. 34th U.S.C." and addressed to Mrs. Vilery A. Harris in Duquoin Ill., light Jacksonville cds and "Due 3" circled handstamp, letter from Jordan C. Harris of Company A, 81st Infantry ex prisoner-of-war released from the infamous Confederate prison at Andersonville, Ga. states "Thank God I am out of prison well and now have the blessed privilege of writing freely my feelings to you.", Fine, contemporary references to Andersonville are scarce. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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722

Confederacy (Andersonville Prison) "Thomas O'Dea". (Image1)

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723

Confederacy Andersonville Prison Andersonville Ga. (Image1)

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724

Confederacy, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga. Prisoner of War patriotic "Cavalry Song" cover to "Mrs. Valery A. Harriss in Duquoin, Illinois", "Old Point Comfort Va Jun fort, Va./Jul 18" cds and matching "Due 6" circled handstamp, rare manuscript "Exd H.W." censor marking of Capt. Henry Wirz, included is the original enclosure datelined "Andersonville, Ga., July 17th 186(4) In Prison", written from Jordan C. Harris to his family, cover faulty and soiled, Fine, an exceptionally rare patriotic prisoner of war cover from this infamous prison. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. The cover was examined by H. Wirz, the famous Commandant of the Andersonville Prison who would enventually be hanged. (Image1)

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725

Confederacy, C.M. Prison, Columbia, S.C. Prisoner of war letter datelined "C.M. Prison, Columbia, S.C. Dec 1st 1864" from Lt. P. Bishop of the "6th U.S. Artillery", addressed on outer leaf to Lieut. Hiram B. Martin, 6th U.S. Artillery at Memphis, Tenn., overall toning, Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Lt. Peter Bischoff was captured at Fort Pillow, Tenn. on April 12, 1864, and was confined at Columbia S.C. Bischoff was a white officer in the 11th U.S. Colored Troops - designated 6th Heavy Artillery. In the letter Peter signs his name as "P. Bishop". Perhaps because the Confederacy did not take too kindly to colored troops or white officers who led them. (Image1)

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726

Confederacy, Cahaba Prison Stockade, Cahaba, Ala. Cover addressed to Helam, Pa. and endorsed "Prisoners Letter" at top left, "Vicksburg, Miss, Feb 2, 1865" cds and matching "Due 6" rate handstamp, flap with "Examined and Approved, Capt. and Commissioner of Exchange C.S.A." examiner's marking, included is the original enclosure datelined "Federal Prison, Cahaba Dallas Co. Ala., January 15th 1865" from Adam Bahn to his Aunt writing "Since you last heard from me I have had the misfortunate of becoming a "Prisoner of War". I was captured on the 24th Sept. at the battle near Athens, Ala. by Genl. Forrest…"; Very Fine, a very rare Southern Prison cover, this being one of the finest of only 10 covers reported known from Cahaba. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Adam Bahn was from Company B of the 102nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Private Bahn was exchanged three months after writing this letter, but he along with many other members of the 102nd were killed when the Steamboat Sultana blew up on the Mississippi River just above Memphis on April 27th, 1865…the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history. (Image1)

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727

Confederacy, Camp Ford Prison, Tyler Tex. Prisoner of war folded letter with "Camp Ford Military Prison, Tyler, Texas, Jan. 16, 1865" dateline, addressed to Marietta Oh. and bearing 3¢ rose tied by target duplexed with "New Orleans La. Mar 17 '65" cds, manuscript "Flag of Truce" on address panel and matching endorsement on back "Exm & forwarded, Ig. Szymanski, Asst Agt. of Exchange, C.S.A." in four lines; minor stamp faults; Fine a very rare Southern Prison cover, this being one of only 5 covers reported known. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. (Image1)

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728

Confederacy, Camp Oglethorpe for Officers, Macon Ga. Prisoner-of-war cover with "Old Point Comfort Va. Jul. 18" double-circle datestamp and matching "Due 6" handstamp, addressed to Washington Pa., prisoner's endorsement at top, manuscript "Ex. W.H.G." examiner's marking of Capt. William H. Graves, original contents from Lt. Oliver R. McNary datelined "Macon Georgia May 29 1864", light fold and couple small stains, otherwise Fine, illustrated in the Confederate Philatelist Oct. 1861, ex Walske. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Lt. Oliver R. McNary, a member of Co. E of the 12th Pa. Volunteers, was captured on April 20, 1864, at Plymouth N.C., taken to Andersonville Prison where he attempted to escape, then to Macon from where he did escape on July 30, was recaptured on August 17, injured during his flight and taken to Rickersville Hospital in Charleston on August 21, then to Annapolis Hospital on December 4 and finally paroled. (Image1)

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729

Confederacy Camp Oglethorpe Macon Ga. (Image1)

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730

Confederacy, Camp Oglethorpe, Macon, Ga. "Old Point Comfort, July 24" cds and U.S. 3¢ rose (65) tied by large quartered cork on prisoner cover to New Britain, Ct., prisoner endorsement "B.F. Blakeslee, Lieut 16th C.V.", May 5th, 1864 enclosure accompanies, top edge tears repaired, Very Fine appearance, a rare Southern prison usage, with only 28 recorded by Harrison. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. This letter was written by Lt. Bernard F. Blakeslee, a resident of Hartford, and a member of Company A of the 16th Ct. Infantry. Blakeslee was wounded several times, first at Antietam and then on May 3, 1863 at Providence Church Road, Va. He was taken prisoner on April 20, 1864 at Plymouth, N.C. Blakeslee eventually ended up in prison at Roper Hospital in Charleston S.C. (Image1)

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731

12a

Confederacy, Camp Sorghum, Columbia S.C. Cover from prisoner-of-war to Elba N.Y., endorsed "From Lieut. Wm. Henry Raymond, Co. H., N.Y. Vol. Arty. Prisoner of War, C.S. Military Prison, Columbia S.C. Per Flag of Truce Boat" with manuscript examiner's mark "Exd. By T.G. Holland Lt. 1st Ga R" (guard at Camp Sorghum), franked with Confederate States 18663-64 10¢ milky blue, Die B (just touched at right, gum stains), uncancelled but tied by manuscript docketing, bold "Old Point Comfort Va. Dec. 16" (1864) double-circle datestamp and "Due 6" in circle for U.S. unpaid rate, Very Fine, Ex-Murphy, Walske. Scott No. 12a Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. There were three prisons in Columbia. The attribution to Camp Sorghum is based on military records researched by Brian Green (signed on back). Military records for Raymond accompany - captured at Cold Harbor. A scarce Camp Sorghum prisoner-of-war cover via Richmond and Fortress Monroe. (Image1)

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732

Confederacy, Camp Sorghum, Columbia, S.C. Fresh 1864 prisoner of war cover addressed to Biddeford, Me., franked with four margin 1863, 10¢ blue tied by "Due 6" in circle handstamp with matching "Old Point Comfort, Va., Dec 16" cds alongside, manuscript "Capt. S.H. Pilsbury, Prisoner of War" at top and "via Hilton Head"` routing endorsement at bottom left, reverse with manuscript "Ex Lieu Williams 32 Ga "examiner marking on backflap, Extremely Fine, an exceptional cover from this short-lived prison, with only 20 covers recorded; with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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733

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C. "New Britain Ct. Oct 19" cds on cover addressed to "Lieut. B.F. Blakeslee, Prisoner of War, 16th Ct., Charleston, S.C." and endorsed "care of Maj. Gen. Foster, Hilton Head" and "For Flag of Truce", manuscript "Ex. H.H.R." examiner's marking (Capt. Hugh Hamilton Rogers), original "Oct. 19, 1864" enclosure accompanies; stamp missing, otherwise Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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734

Confederacy, Danville Prison, Danville, Va. Prisoner-of-war cover from Lt. Col. Samuel A. Moffett to Rodman, N.Y., with original letter datelined "Danville Military Prison Nov. 20. 1864", endorsed with prisoner's rank and "Via Flag of Truce Boat to the United States", censored with manuscript "Examined RC Smith Lt Col Comdg" by the Danville Prison Commander (Oct. 1864-Jan. 1865), entered U.S. mails with "Old Point Comfort Va. Jan. 18" (1865) cds and "Due 6" in circle; some edgewear and edge splitting, F.-V.F. appearance flag-of-truce cover sent via Richmond and Fortress Monroe, desirable with the Prison Commander censor mark, ex-Seacrest, Walske; with 1986 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Samuel A. Moffett was born in 1836 and at the age of 25 enlisted in the 94th N.Y. Volunteer Infantry, in April 1863 he was promoted to head of the Regiment and lead it at the Battle of Chancellorsville as part of Gen. John F. Reynold's 1st Corps, after his capture on August 19, 1864 at Weldon Railroad, Va., he was held at Libby Prison in Richmond, then Salisbury N.C. and Danville. (Image1)

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735

Confederacy, Danville Prison, Danville, Va. Folded letter datelined "Danville Va. Oct. 23rd 1864" to Auburn N.Y., no postal markings, prisoner's endorsement "Capt. F.A. Hopping Prisoner of War" with "By Flag of Truce", contents state, "Put this one in another sealed directed to Maj. Mulford Commissioner of exchanges Fortress Monroe Va.", Very Fine, Harrison reports only seventeen total covers known from all Danville prisons. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image1)

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736

Confederacy Immortal "50" Exchange Letter. (Image1)

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737

Confederacy, ("Immortal 600" - Charleston) Fort Delaware, Del. "Delaware City Del Jun 27" cds on cover to Baltimore Md. bearing 1861 3¢ rose (s.e. at left), tied by grid cancel, original enclosure from C.S.A. Gen. Edward Alleghany Johnson datelined "Fort Delaware, June 24. 1864" with great content, "I write to say adieu! I am among those headed to Charleston S.C. in retaliation for those Federal Officers who were placed under fire in Charleston by Genl. Sam Jones, C.S. Army…", Very Fine, with great historical content. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. It was Johnson who led the Stonewall Brigade in the Gettysburg Campaign. During the Battle of Spottsylvanie Court House at the famous "Bloody Angle" section of the Confederate "Mule Shoe" defensive line, he was captured along with Brig. Gen. George H. Steuart. Johnson. He was transferred to be imprisoned on Morris Island and Fort Pulaski as part of the "600" to be used as human shields from the bombarding Confederate artillery of Charleston Harbor. (Image1)

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738

Confederacy, "Immortal 600" Author J. Ogden Murray in Two Letters. Totalling 10 pages, written in 1901, Murray is gathering facts for his famous book that he would publish 4 years later. He describes in graphic detail the horrors that he and the Immortal 600 encountered as prisoners of war, F.-V.F. with transcription. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. He writes "….it certainly was the most wanton cruelty ever inflected upon human beings. Really when we tell the story people look at us and doubt our statement, what was more cruel than their medical treatment, no matter what was our complaint that no-headed cow doctor on Morris Island gave us an opium pill or a dose of Tamari Ginger. Their treatment was murder and every man who died on that trip was murdered by cruelty of Stanton and Genl. Foster, who are both dead and I believe are both in hell, where the whole Yankee outfit would go if I could send them….Our children should have a correct history of our treatment and those scaly-wags who took the oath should be held up to the scorn of every true man. It is a great pity you could not have taken Hilton Head and killed the last one of those devilish deserters. I hate a deserter more than I do a snake". (Image1)

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739

65 ------- 65

Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond Va. Cover sent by private Henry C. Miller to his wife in Berlin, Conn., endorsed "Prisoner" and pencil "Ex HC" examiner's marking at right, "x F of T" at top left for Flag of Truce, franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose (65) (small tear) tied by "Old Point Comfort Va. Jul 20" cds, red pen docketing "Written in Libby Prison sent by flag of Truce./July 8th, 1862" at left (probably written by the recipient on arrival), photocopy of original enclosure datelined "Richmond, Va, July 8th, 1862" regarding private Miller's capture no longer accompanies, Very Fine; with 2005 C.S.A. Certificate. Scott No. 65. Scott No. 65 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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740

Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond Va. Prisoner of war address on inside of turned cover with "Druckler, N.Y., Sep 12, 1864" origin cds, no franking, outside franked with 1863-64, 10¢ blue tied by Danville, Va. cds and addressed to Lynchburgh Va., red "Advertised 2" straightline handstamp and matching "Lynchburg, Va., Dec 2" cds on reverse; stamp lifted and hinged in place as it was originally over edge, Very Fine appearance, a rare and unusual prisoner of war usage. Scott No. 12. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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741

Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond Va. August 23th 1863, datelined folded letter of the mandatory one page with "Old Point Comfort, Va Sep 1" double circle datestamp and "Due 6" circled rate handstamp, pencil "Exd E.W.R" examiner's marking, addressed to Poplar, Ohio, slight edge wear, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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742

Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond Va. Cover endorsed "Prisoner of War Letter, Libby Prison, Richmond Va." to St. Louis Mo., "Old Point Comfort Va. May 3" cds and "Due 3" handstamp, includes original enclosure datelined "Libby Prison, April 23, 1864" and written by John L. Cook to his parents; couple light stains do not detract, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Lt. John L. Cook was mustered into Company K, IA 6th Infantry on July 12, 1861. He was wounded at Shiloh, Tn. on April 6, 1862 and listed as P.O.W. on May 14, 1863. (Image1)

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743

Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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744

Confederacy Libby Prison Richmond Va. (Image1)

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745

Confederacy, Liggon & Co.'s Tobacco Warehouse, Richmond, Va. Prisoner of war lime green cover circa Dec. 1861 from a nephew of Clara Barton - Bernard Vassall, writing to his cousin Samuel Barton in Mass. from Richmond, bold "Due 3" handstamp, endorsed "From a Prisoner of War, Richmond Va." and then "Sold. letter, Herrman, U.S.A.", original enclosure no longer accompanies, clean and Very Fine, ex Birkinbine. Estimate $400 - 500. Bernard Vassall was from Company E, Mass. 15th Infantry. He was taken prisoner at Ball's Bluff Va. on October 21, 1861 and confined on October 24, 1861. He was released on February 21, 1862. (Image1)

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746

Confederacy Prisoners Hospital Charleston S.C. (Image1)

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747

Confederacy, Richland Jail, Columbia S.C. With "Old Point Comfort Va Oct 3" cds and matching "Due 6" circled hs on wallpaper cover with floral design in pale bluish gray, addressed to a Col. Otis in Manchester Ct. on, manuscript examiner's mark and endorsed "Prisoner of War's Letter", original Sept. 7, 1863 enclosure from Chaplain H.C. Trumbull, Very Fine and exceptionally rare southern prison wallpaper use, Harrison records 39 covers for Richland Jail. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Letters concerns recount of Chaplain Trumbull's capture at Fort Wagner and reads, "Doubtless you were surprised to learn of our capture when you returned to, or heard from, your command. We can assure you it greatly surprised us. On Sunday, July 19th, just before noon at the suggestion of Maj. Greely and with the approbation of Lt. Col. Leggett, I went out into the field before Wagner to aid the wounded who were then being removed…." He goes on to state only ten minutes later they were held for 7 hours of consultation and then sent to South Carolina. (Image1)

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748

Confederacy, Richland Jail, Columbia S.C. "Old Point Comfort Va. Jan 21" cds and "Due 6" in circle handstamp on cover to Hannover Pa., manuscript "Examined R.D. Senn Capt. Gd." examiner's marking at left, endorsed "For Flag of Truce" at top, with original letter datelined "Richland Prison, Columbia S.C. Dec. 13, 1863", cover with few light creases, a Fine use, Harrison records 39 covers for Richland Jail. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Letter was from Lt. Charles L. Bittinger from Company D of the 76th Pennsylvania Infantry. Bittinger was wounded and captured at Gettysburg and sent to Richland Jail in Columbia, S.C. (Image1)

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749

Confederacy, Richland Jail, Columbia, S.C. Prisoner of war cover to Eva Knapp at Mansaw N.Y., prisoner's endorsement "From a Prisoner of War, Columbia South Carolina", "Old Point Comfort, Va." cds and "Due 6" handstamp, manuscript "Exd. Geo C Gill Lt. Post Guard" examiner's marking at right, Jan. 21, 1865 receipt docketing, with original letter from Lt. William H. Mix to his sister and mother datelined "Richland Jail, Columbia, South Carolina, November 11th 1864", good content mentioning German officers, waterstain, otherwise Very Fine, Harrison records 39 covers for Richland Jail. Estimate $750 - 1,000. William H. Mix was originally a member of Company K of the 2nd N.H. Infantry. He was wounded in the chest at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. On January 9, 1864, he was commissioned as 1st Lieut. in Company I of the 19th U.S. Colored Troops. Mix as prisoner was confined in both Macon Ga. and Columbia S.C. (Image1)

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750

Confederacy Roper Hospital Charleston S.C. (Image1)

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751

Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston, S.C. Incoming prisoner cover addressed to "Lieut. B.F. Blakeslee, 16th Conn. Vols., Prisoner of War, Charleston S.C. (Ropers Hospital)" and endorsed "Via Department of the South", bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by star cancel, manuscript. "Ex" examiner's marking, "Hartford Con. Nov 21 1864" cds, docketed as received Feb. 17, 1865, original Nov. 20 letter accompanies, Very Fine appearance, a rare Southern prison usage. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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752

Confederacy, Salisbury Prison, Salisbury, N.C. Prisoner of War cover to Gray Me. bearing 5¢ blue, stone 2 (large margins to in at right, trivial gum stain), tied by bold strike of "Salisbury N.C. Jun. 8, 1861" cds (used in 1862 but the old year date left in place), pencil "Exd." and manuscript "From a Prisoner of War, John A. Durling A.D.C." examiner's endorsement, "Due 3" handstamp for unpaid U.S. postage, with original letter datelined "Salisbury N.C. June 6, '62" from Daniel Dill with "I send a Confederate postage stamp which must be put on with ours"; reduced at right from opening, Fine and scarce 5¢ blue lithograph use out of 20 recorded Salisbury prison letters. Scott No. 4 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Daniel M. Dill, Company H. of the 11th Maine Infantry, was a 22-yr old resident of Gray, Maine. He was captured May 31, 1862 at the Battle of Fair Oaks, Va. (Image1)

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753

Confederacy, Southern Prisoner of War Covers. Two covers; first bearing U.S. 3¢ rose cancelled by four-rings on cover with matching "Old Point Comfort Va. Jul 16" cds to Bellmore Ind., manuscript. "Exd T.P.T. Capt. C.S.A." examiners marking; other bearing 3¢ rose tied by target on cover to Hoboken N.J. with "Old Point Comfort Va. Jul 4" cds, examiners "JMH" initials and "By Flag of Truce" endorsement, F.-V.F. pair; later with 1979 P.F. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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754

Confederacy Union P.O.W. Generals Letter To Gen. John G. Foster. (Image1)

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755

Confederacy Workhouse Penitentiary Charleston S.C. (Image1)

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