Worldwide Confederacy Confederacy Camp Ford Prison Tyler Tex.
Sale No: 43
Lot No:727
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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. $0 (Image)