Confederacy, Camp Sorghum, Columbia S.C. Cover from prisoner-of-war to Elba N.Y., endorsed "From Lieut. Wm. Henry Raymond, Co. H., N.Y. Vol. Arty. Prisoner of War, C.S. Military Prison, Columbia S.C. Per Flag of Truce Boat" with manuscript examiner's mark "Exd. By T.G. Holland Lt. 1st Ga R" (guard at Camp Sorghum), franked with Confederate States 18663-64 10¢ milky blue, Die B (just touched at right, gum stains), uncancelled but tied by manuscript docketing, bold "Old Point Comfort Va. Dec. 16" (1864) double-circle datestamp and "Due 6" in circle for U.S. unpaid rate, Very Fine, Ex-Murphy, Walske. Scott No. 12a  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. There were three prisons in Columbia. The attribution to Camp Sorghum is based on military records researched by Brian Green (signed on back). Military records for Raymond accompany - captured at Cold Harbor. A scarce Camp Sorghum prisoner-of-war cover via Richmond and Fortress Monroe. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Camp Sorghum, Columbia, S.C. Fresh 1864 prisoner of war cover addressed to Biddeford, Me., franked with four margin 1863, 10¢ blue tied by "Due 6" in circle handstamp with matching "Old Point Comfort, Va., Dec 16" cds alongside, manuscript "Capt. S.H. Pilsbury, Prisoner of War" at top and "via Hilton Head"` routing endorsement at bottom left, reverse with manuscript "Ex Lieu Williams 32 Ga "examiner marking on backflap, Extremely Fine, an exceptional cover from this short-lived prison, with only 20 covers recorded; with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)