Confederacy, Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., yellow prisoner's cover bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue target cancel duplexed with "Chicago Ill, Jul 29, 1863" cds to Keene Ky., pencil "Ex C.W." examiner's marking; Very Fine, This is the only example of the "C.W." examiner's marking recorded by Harrison (date incorrect in book). Scott No. U.S. #65  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., orange prisoner cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by grid cancel duplexed with "Chicago, Ill., RA, Nov 3" cds to St. Louis Mo., reverse with partial "Camp Douglas, Examined, Prisoner's Letter" (type I) oval handstamp, original enclosed letter datelined "In Prison Camp Douglas, Chicago Ill Novr 2" 63" with some interesting prison content: "We are all doing as well as we could expect, get an abundance to eat. The greatest deficiency in Camp Douglas is our barracks, but the Authorities say that they will soon be repaired, Some of the prisoners are much in need of clothing & blankets: contributions from Ky & other places come in almost daily & I hope the most destitute will very soon be supplied with needfuls enough to prevent suffering…", letter separated, some faults, F.-V.F. Scott No. U.S. #65  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., yellow cover bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue grid duplexed with "Chicago Ill, RA, Oct 13" cds to Rough & Ready Ky., strong strike of "Camp Douglas, Examined, Prisoner's Letter" (type I) oval examiner's handstamp at left; reduced at left, F.-V.F. Scott No. U.S. #65  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., buff cover bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Chicago, Ill. cds and grid duplex addressed to Mr. Silvester Johnson in New Haven Ct., "Camp Douglas, Examined, Prisoner's Letter" oval handstamp on reverse; no flap and light stain at lower right, F.-V.F., ex-Milgram. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)