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United States Prisoner of War Covers - Southern Prisons - Texas
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4545
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:37:49 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4546
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,400.00
Closed..Apr-27-2024, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4547
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:38:45 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4548
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,450.00
Sold...US$ 1,450.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:39:32 EST
Sold For 1450
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4549
Symbol: Cat No: 12
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". US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:40:03 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4550
Symbol: Cat No: 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. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:40:41 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4551
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:45:40 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4552
Symbol:
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. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:46:27 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4553
Symbol: Cat No: 11
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. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:47:01 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4554
Symbol:
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". US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:47:42 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4555
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:48:40 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4556
Symbol: Cat No: 11
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. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:49:28 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4557
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:50:01 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4558
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:50:48 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4559
Symbol:
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. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:51:45 EST
Sold For 1050
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4560
Symbol:
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. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:52:44 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4561
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:53:37 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4562
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:54:01 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4563
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:54:45 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4564
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:55:58 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4565
Symbol: Cat No: 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. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 19:57:14 EST
Sold For 1050
Sale No: 116
Lot No: 4566
Symbol: Cat No: 65
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. US$200-300 (Image)
