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Union Civil War Postal History Prisoner of War Covers, Northern Prisons Parole Camps
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 218
Symbol: C
Cat No: Annapolis Camp Parole
Camp Parole - Annapolis, Md., Cover and letter from Lt. H.P. Chase [151 Vermont Heavy Artillery], a paroled prisoner at Camp Parole; the cover with a U.S. Sanitary Commission illustrated corner card (the letter on a matching letter sheet) franked with a 3¢ rose tied by an Annapolis duplex, May 17 (1865), to "So. London Dairy" [South Londonderry], Vt.; cover with edge wear and slight soiling.
The 4-page letter, headed Camp Parole, is written in three parts, apparently to different parties. In it Chase writes, in part, "I am having a pretty good time and getting pretty good pay so I shall not cry if I do not get discharged for 2 months." . (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:50:10 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 219
Symbol: C
Cat No: Annapolis Camp Parole
Camp Parole - Annapolis, Md., Twice-forwarded cover and letter from Sgt. Wm. B. Stevens, a P.O.W. at Camp Parole; target-canceled 3¢ rose and weak Annapolis c.d.s., Mar 30, 1864, to Hinsdale, N.H., then redirected to Northfield, Mass. with a blue Apr 4 Hinsdale c.d.s. and an manuscript "Due 3"; redirected a second time to Boston, with a blue Apr 7 Northfield c.d.s., again assessed 3¢ due and totaled to "Due 6".
In the well-written 3-page letter to a lady friend, datelined Camp Parole, Mar 29, 1864, Stevens writes that while in the hospital at Belle Isle in Richmond "Deaths door was opened widely for me, but I was not destined to pass through" and notes that, while "Most of the 4th Regiment have reenlisted for three more years", he is not sure that "my patriotism is sufficient to induce me to do so." . (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:50:34 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 220
Symbol: C
Cat No: Annapolis Camp Parole
Camp Parole - Annapolis, Md., Cover and letter from Sgt. Wm. B. Stevens, a P.O.W. at Camp Parole; cover franked with a target-canceled 3¢ rose with a light Annapolis c.d.s., Mar 21, 1864, to Hinsdale, N.H.
In the well-written 3-page letter to a lady friend, on a U.S. Christian Commission letter sheet, datelined Camp Parole, Mar 19, 1864, Stevens used stationery provided by them to write his Mar. 19th letter. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 400.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:50:50 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 221
Symbol: C
Cat No: Annapolis Camp Parole
Camp Parole - Annapolis, Md., Cover and letter from William Knight, a paroled prisoner at Camp Parole, to his sister in Williamsburgh, Ohio; manuscript certification "J Gavin Maj. 7 Pa. Cav." with an inconspicuous Annapolis c.d.s., Oct. 18 (1864) and handstamped "Due 3"; slight damp stain at the upper left, affecting the certifying signature a bit, 1" closed tear at the bottom, Fine.
In the letter, datelined Camp Parole, Oct 17, 1864, Knight writes, in part, "We were confined in Fayette jail something over a week. We were escorted to the railroad by a company of Cavalry. The distance we marched was 115 miles." . (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 250.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:51:05 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 222
Symbol: C
Cat No: Annapolis Camp Parole
Camp Parole - Annapolis, Md., Cover and letter addressed to "Adjutant Mathews, of the 2nd Maryland., A Paroled prisoner from Andersonville at Anapolis [sic], Md."; franked with a pen-canceled 3¢ rose alongside a manuscript postmark, "Bakersville, Pa. Feb. 13" (1865); the letter is from Mrs. E.D. Yutzy, wife of the Dist. of Virginia Provost Marshal, seeking news of her brother, Blair F. Scott; a bit soiled, letter with some reinforced splitting, Fine.
The letter reads, in part, "The Rebs fell upon them and gobbled them up - a few escaped to tell who were captured" and a "report first said he was taken to Libby - next to Andersonville…." . (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 250.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:51:19 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 223
Symbol: C
Cat No: Annapolis Camp Parole
Camp Parole - Annapolis, Md., Cover and letter from J.B. Simpson, a paroled prisoner at Camp Parole; sent unfranked with soldier's certification "A.W. Briggs Capt. 106'h N.Y. V., Comdg. 1st Batt. P.P.", a slightly messy blue Annapolis c.d.s., May 13, 1864 and matching handstamped "Due 3"; letter with some repaired splits, Fine to Very Fine.
Typical of problems with parolees, Simpson had just returned from desertion. In his marvelous four-page letter to a friend in Philadelphia, datelined Camp Parole, May 12, 1864, he writes that he is being exchanged and hopes to "take a hand at capturing Richmond" and opines that "it will take a seig [sic] of several months". (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 250.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:51:32 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 224
Symbol: C
Cat No: Annapolis College Green B
College Green Barracks - Annapolis, Md., Cover and letter to T.J. Laurence, a paroled P.O.W. at College Green Barracks from Confederate Surgeon W. Gaston Welch, Hanover Junction, Va.; sent via Flag of Truce with censor's manuscript "Ex JMH" (John M. Higgins) at the War Department in Richmond, but apparently rejected at Fort Monroe and handstamped with the "DEAD LETTER OFFICE/ P.O. DPT. double oval and straightline "DUE 6 cts.", Very Fine. One of only two recorded to this facility.
The letter is about news of two men left in his care, in part "I was sorry to hear of Orderly Hobart's death, I was in hopes he would recover." Written on the back of the cover, in another hand, is the cryptic message, "What is the matter Why in thunder don't you write all well. JDY" . (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,300
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:52:05 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 225
Symbol: C
Cat No: Annapolis College Green B
College Green Barracks - Annapolis, Md., Cover addressed to "Major A.H. White, 5th New York Cavalry, paroled prisoner of war, General Hospital, Annapolis, Md." franked with a 3¢ rose tied by a Washington, D.C. target duplex, Sep 16, 1864. The General Hospital was located in the former College Green Barracks on the grounds of Saint John's College; reduced somewhat at the right, the stamp slightly damaged in opening, otherwise Very Fine. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:52:27 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 226
Symbol: C
Cat No: Baltimore Barnum's Hotel
Barnum's Hotel - Baltimore, Md. - Temporary Parole Site, Official Business cover to Dr. (Alfred) Hughes, a paroled prisoner at Barnum's Hotel; postmarked with a partial blue Baltimore c.d.s. Jan 19 (1863) and matching (due) "1" in circle; the enclosed letter, from Maj. J.A. Constable, Provost Marshal at Baltimore, orders Hughes to report to Fort McHenry "on Wednesday morning next" (to be sent South through the lines as part of a prisoner exchange). The only recorded P.O.W. correspondence to or from Barnum's Hotel.
On the back Hughes has written, "Ask Maj. Constable for a pass for my family as well as myself. Ask him reference to transportation for self & family". (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:52:55 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 227
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chicago Camp Douglas
Camp Douglas (Parole Camp) - Chicago, Ill., Small cover from L. Will Hobart [126th N.Y. Infantry] to his father in Yatesville, N.Y.; franked with a 3¢ rose tied by a blue Chicago target duplex, Sep 28, 1861; sender and point of origin identified in the docketing; small tear at top right, still Very Fine. The earliest of the three recorded from here.
Hobart was captured Sep 15 at Harpers Ferry. He was paroled in the field and sent to Camp Douglas. (Image)
Estimate $400-500
Opening US$ 200.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:53:14 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 228
Symbol: C
Cat No: Chicago Camp Douglas
Camp Douglas (Parole Camp) - Chicago, Ill., Small cover and letter - on a Patriotic letter-sheet - from Pvt. Samuel H. Clark [66th Ohio Infantry], a Paroled Prisoner at Camp Douglas, to his sister in Minerva, O.; a Chicago, Ill. target duplex, Nov. 2, 1862, ties a 3¢ rose; in the 4-page letter, datelined "Camp Douglas, Chicago Illin, November the 1st 1862"; Clark notes, "i dont think there will be nothing done till nex Spring about exchange us or get paid off either"; stamp damaged, cover reduced slightly at the left; letter a bit hard to read due to the ink fading and the semi-literate style., Fine. One of only three recorded from here. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 250.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:53:30 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 229
Symbol: C
Cat No: DC Camp Jamison
Camp Jamison - Washington D.C., Cover addressed to James A. Hutchings, "10th Regt N.Y. Cavalry, Camp Parole, Annapolis M.D. [sic]"; sent with a 3¢ rose from Troy, N.Y., postmarked Oct 13, 1862, the stamp not canceled; missent to Washington, D.C., possibly thinking it was intended for Camp Jamison; at Washington it was handstamped "MIS SENT", the stamp canceled with a large Oct 18 double circle datestamp and forwarded to Camp Parole; reduced a bit at the right, Fine. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:54:21 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 230
Symbol: C
Cat No: DC Camp Jamison
Camp Jamison - Washington D.C., Patriotic cover Maine State Seal with Flags & Eagle. partly-preprinted address to "Henry A. Holden, Released Prisoner, 2nd Reg't. Co. G Capt. Sargent, Maine State Vols. Col. C.W. Roberts Com'ding, Camp Jamison, Washington, D.C."; franked with two 3¢ rose singles tied by grid cancels below an illegible (Bangor, Me.) c.d.s.; reduced slightly (and a bit roughly) at the right, Fine and scarce.
This design is only listed by Weiss and Laurence/Walcott for the State of Massachusetts (ST-480, L-2881) . (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 400.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:54:39 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 231
Symbol: C
Cat No: DC Hospital for the Insan
Government Hospital For the Insane - Washington, D.C., Cover addressed first to George Duncan, "140 Cherry Street Sailors Home, New York"; franked with a 3¢ rose tied by a New York c.d.s., Oct 6, 1863; Duncan was found to have been moved, so the cover was redirected to "Paroled Prisoner, Washington Navy Yard, D.C." (Government Hospital for the Insane); in Washington it was found that Duncan had again been sent back to New York, so the cover was redirected a second time, with an Oct 15 Washington c.d.s., to the "Sailors Home, New York, N. Y."; on the reverse is the notation "Received neither Bag. Mattrass [sic] nor Boots", indicating equipment that had not been issued to Duncan prior to his transfer. opened roughly at the left, removing part of stamp, otherwise Fine. The only recorded P.O.W. correspondence to this facility.
Duncan had served on the U.S. Revenue cutter Agassiz. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 400.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:54:53 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 232
Symbol: C
Cat No: Indiana Camp Morton
Camp Morton (Parole Camp) - Indianapolis, Ind., Cover and letter from 1st Sgt. Nathaniel Prime [Co. D, 41st Ind. Infantry]. to his wife at Oakford, Howard Co. Ind.; franked with a 3¢ rose tied by an Indianapolis c.d.s., Nov 14, 1862; letter datelined "Camp Morton, Nov 10th 1862"; cover reduced slightly at the left with a light damp stain, otherwise Very Fine. One of only two recorded from here.
Sgt. Prime, a paroled but not yet exchanged prisoner, wrote what seems to be a disillusioned letter. In part, "…when you do come let me know it, if you don't, you will have trouble to find me, and also trouble to get out here to Camp, for it is about two miles from here to the Depot. From the present aspect of things I don 't think it will be too long until this war will close Dishonorable." . (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 250.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:55:07 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 233
Symbol: C
Cat No: Macon House Arrest
House Arrest - Macon, Ga., Pair of covers from Mary Ann Cobb, wife of General Howell Cobb, addressed with the intention of conveying a letter to her husband, whom she apparently believed to be in Washington D.C. The first is addressed to "Maj. General Wilson, Commanding U.S. Forces, Macon, Ga." with a note [not present] requesting that the enclosed letter [dated May 30, 1865, but also not present] be forwarded to the U.S. Secretary of War in Washington for transmittal to General Cobb. The second cover, franked with a 3¢ rose, is addressed to "General Howell Cobb, Prisoner of War, Care of Hon. E.M Stanton, Secretary of War, Washington D.C." Since Cobb was at Macon, under House Arrest, and not in Washington, Wilson simply handed the letter to Cobb, making the 3¢ stamp unnecessary. Only two recorded. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:55:42 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 234
Symbol: C
Cat No: Missouri Benton Barracks
Benton Barracks (Parole Camp) - St. Louis, Mo., Small cover from Pvt. Joseph J. Ruble [Co. K, 3rd Iowa Infantry], a Paroled Prisoner at Benton Barracks; weak St. Louis duplex, March (1864) ties a 3¢ rose; included is the original 3-page letter to his cousin, Miss Katie Ruble in Bealsville, Ohio; stamp damaged, cover soiled. One of four recorded from this Parole Camp.
Ruble dated his letter 1863 in error, he had just been released from Myrtle Street Prison where he had served a 30-day sentence for reporting late after being captured & paroled by C.S.A. forces. The letter was meant to be the start of a great romance. Apparently, it fell far short of its goal. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:56:17 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 235
Symbol: C
Cat No: Missouri Benton Barracks
Benton Barracks (Parole Camp) - St. Louis, Mo., Cover from Pvt. Henry Barcus, Co. K, 8th Regt. Iowa Volunteers, a Paroled Prisoner at Benton Barracks, to Muscatine, Iowa; franked with a 3¢ rose tied by a weak St. Louis duplex, Aug 16, 1862; in a manuscript note on the back, Barcus is referred to as a "Prolled Prisoner"; stamp somewhat damaged, Fine to Very Fine. One of four recorded from this Parole Camp. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 375.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:56:34 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 236
Symbol: C
Cat No: Ohio Camp Chase
Camp Chase (Parole Camp) - Columbus, Ohio, Cover from Orrin C. Taylor and his uncle, James A. Taylor, Paroled Prisoners at Camp Chase, to a relative in Bedford, O.; sent unfranked with an Columbus c.d.s., Aug 9 (1862) and handstamped "DUE/3"; endorsed, "Soldiers letter F.M. Helveti, Maj. 1st Ky Cav Comdg." Included are the two original letters, one from each man, dated Aug 28, 1862, each man noting the presence of the other; cover reduced slightly at the left, somewhat toned, Fine. Only seven recorded to or from here.
Orrin's letter notes he was "in the rebbels hands" for two weeks "and fed on seabread or hard crackers. that is the way the secesh use the most of our wheat". James' letter, which is four pages long, gives lots of colorful details about the camp and about his capture and treatment. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:57:03 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 237
Symbol: C
Cat No: Ohio Camp Chase
Camp Chase (Parole Camp) - Columbus, Ohio, Cover to Pvt. William H. Mix [Co. K, 2nd N.H. Infantry], "Paroled Prisoner, Camp Chase, Columbus, O."; franked with a 3¢ rose tied by a partial blue Warsaw, N.Y. c.d.s., Sep 17, 1862; small piece of lower right corner missing, stamp slightly damaged, Fine to Very Fine. Only seven recorded to or from here.
Mix was Captured Aug 29, 1862, at 2nd Bull Run, and sent to Camp Chase on parole. The cover is believed to be from his cousin, Evelyn Knapp, with whom he corresponded throughout the war. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 375.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:57:19 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 238
Symbol: C
Cat No: Ohio Columbus Neil House
Neil House - Columbus, Ohio - Temporary Parole Site, Cover and letter from Dr. Joseph Pancoast addressed to Dr. Alfred Hughes at Camp Chase, who by this time had been transferred to No. 183 West Town Street, another boarding house and temporary parole site; cover franked with a 3¢ rose tied by a Philadelphia, Pa. c.d.s., Nov. 29 (1862) with censor D.B. Tiffany's manuscript "Tiffany", Very Fine.
In the enclosed letter, dated Nov. 24, 1862, Pancoast tells of having written to Secretary of War, William Stanton regarding the releases of Dr. Hughes and Pancoast's brother, Samuel, a Confederate citizen prisoner. The two were later exchanged. (Image)
Estimate $250-300
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:57:57 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 239
Symbol: C
Cat No: Ohio Columbus Neil House
Neil House and 183 West Town St. - Columbus, Ohio - Temporary Parole Sites, Cover addressed to either Mr. Danl. F. Connell at Neil House, or to Dr. Alfred Hughes, at 183 West Town Street; franked with a 3¢ rose tied by a "Prison Bars" grid alongside a clear Columbus c.d.s., Dec 18 (1862) with censor's manuscript "Exd Peter Zinn, Major Comdg"; the enclosed letter, from prisoner Thomas G. Bambuck, is datelined Camp Chase, Dec 16, 1862, and references the critical state of health of his brother and fellow prisoner, L.S. Bambuck; cover somewhat soiled with small repairs, Fine. Believed to be the only P.O.W. cover addressed to two different people at different addresses. Prison to prison. (Image)
Estimate $350-400
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:58:22 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 240
Symbol: C
Cat No: Ohio Columbus Neil House
Neil House - Columbus, Ohio - Temporary Parole Site, Cover addressed to Dr. Alfred Hughes, "Neil House, Columbus, O."; franked with a 3¢ rose tied by a "Prison Bars" grid with two partial Columbus c.d.s.s Nov 20 (1862) and censor's "Exmd Tiffany"; includes the original letter headed Camp Chase, Nov. 19, 1862, with notes from two different prisoners, D.F. Connell and W.W. Boggs, with a third note added by the camp's censor, D.B. Tiffany; stamp slightly damaged, Fine to Very Fine.
Hughes had been a citizen prisoner at Camp Chase prior to being paroled to the Neil House. Capt. D.B. Tiffany, 74th Ohio Volunteers, was the provost marshal at Camp Chase. (Image)
Estimate $250-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:58:44 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 241
Symbol: C
Cat No: Ohio Sandusky West House
West House (Hotel) - Sandusky, Ohio - Temporary Parole Site, Hand-carried cover and letter from Col. Trusten Polk, a paroled prisoner at West House, to Capt. John J. Miller, a P.O.W. at Johnson's lsland, Ohio; the letter is datelined "West House", Sandusky, O., Dec 30, 1863., Very Fine. The only recorded P.O.W. correspondence to or from this facility.
Miller, a medical student, who was just one course short of completing his studies, had been treating Polk in prison. Col. Polk, former Governor of Missouri and former U.S. Senator, had been paroled to the city as authorities feared he was near death due to his delicate state of health. In the letter, Polk writes of being released, but is "fearful about the effect of exposure upon my diseased organ" during the long journey home. (Image)
Estimate $350-500
Opening US$ 180.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:59:08 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 242
Symbol: C
Cat No: Virginia Alexandria Camp
Camp Banks - Alexandria, Va., Cover to Edwin J. Harris [10th Maine Volunteers], "Paroled Prisoner, Camp Banks, Alexandria, Va."; franked with a rose 3¢ tied by a partial PAID grid and postmarked with a red Saco, Me. c.d.s., Oct 17, 1862; stamp slightly damaged due to edge placement, Fine. One of only four recorded to or from this facility. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 400.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 14:59:23 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 243
Symbol: C
Cat No: Virginia Alexandria Camp
Camp Banks - Alexandria, Va., Cover with a fancy U.S. Christian Commission corner card from a paroled prisoner at Camp Banks to his father in New Hampshire; target-canceled 3¢ rose alongside a clear Alexandria, Va. c.d.s., Dec 31 (1862); stamp a bit soiled and slightly damaged, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. (Image)
Estimate $250-350
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Jun-14-2022, 15:00:02 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 770
Lot No: 244
Symbol: C
Cat No: Virginia Fort Monroe Hygi
Hygia Hotel - Fort Monroe, Va. - Temporary Parole Site, Cover from Capt. Robert H. Archer, AAG of J.J. Archer's Brigade, a P.O.W. temporarily held at the Hygia Hotel while in transit from Johnson's Island to Richmond for exchange. He was given temporary parole to the Hygia on Jan. 11, 1865. He used an envelope with a corner card of Fort Monroe's "Office Assistant Agent for Exchange" to send a letter to his daughter in Baltimore; franked with a 3¢ rose tied by a neat quartered cork cancel and postmarked by a Jan 14 Old Point Comfort, Va. c.d.s. He was at the Hygia less than ten days, Very Fine. The only recorded correspondence to or from a P.O.W. housed at this temporary parole facility.
An included photocopy of Archer's service file shows him transferred to Fort Monroe on Jan 11, 1865. It also shows that he had been captured at Mercersburg, Va. on Jul 5, 1863. (Image)
