Confederacy, 21 Rampart Street, New Orleans La., prisoner-of-war cover addressed to Miss M.M. Fitts at No. 93 Camp Street in New Orleans, censored twice by Federal officers: "Respect forward Z.K. Wood Lt Commdg Prison" on reverse and "Exd. & forwarded Wm Sterling Capt. 1st U.S. Infty. Comiy of Prisoners" on front, clear strike of "New Orleans May 23" cds with matching bold "3" due handstamp, small erosion hole in address panel, Very Fine, ex-Walske. Estimate  $1,500 - 2,000. A RARE PRISONER-OF-WAR COVER FROM 21 RAMPART STREET, WHICH WAS USED AS A UNION PRISON FROM 1863 TO 1865. FEWER THAN FIVE COVERS ARE RECORDED. 21 Rampart street was a residence that was used to hold Confederate officers, including those captured at Fort Hudson in July 1863 (Harrison p. 143). Captain William H. Sterling was Commissary of Prisoners in 1865 when this cover was sent. $0 (Image)