Confederacy, Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Ind., buff prisoner of war cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose cancelled by circular grid, matching partial "Indianapolis Ind. Aug 20" cds to Perryville Ky., original enclosure datelined "Camp Morton Aug the 18 /63" to his brother, content includes that his health has been quite bad and "We are changing our camp. There was part of our command left yesterday, the remainder leave today we are going to Camp Douglas Chicago Ill. I hear that all of Morgans command are to be sent there…Direct your letters to Camp Douglas Ill."; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter was from Jonathan N. Prewett, 2nd Sgt. of Company I, 7th Kentucky Cavalry (Gano's) Regiment, Morgan's Command. He was taken at Buffington Island trying to cross the Ohio River on Morgan's greatest raid, Prewett was taken to Camp Morgan Ind. in July 1863, and was transferred to Camp Douglas in Chicago on Aug.19, 1863, the day after this letter. $0 (Image)