Confederacy, Elmira Prison, Elmira, N.Y., cover franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Elmira, N.Y., Feb 17" cds on cover to Baltimore, Md., oval "Prisoner's Letter, Elmira, N.Y., Examined" handstamp, reverse docketed "M.R. Dunn CSA, No 12 Elmira, ans'd enclosing three stamps, 20th Feby, 1865", Very Fine. Scott No. U.S. 65  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Elmira Prison, Elmira, N.Y., Prisoner's Letter, Elmira, N.Y., Examined oval handstamp on cover to Philadelphia franked with U.S. 3¢ rose tied by Elmira cds, Nov 30, Very Fine, Enclosure from one Jno. W. Brett, in part, "I am here a prisoner of war and in a very destitute condition…", Brett requests that $20 be sent "…care of Maj. Colt, Comdg. prisoners. The amt. shall be promptly returned as soon as circumstances will admit". Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)