Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky Oh., Prisoner cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Sandusky O. Jan 27 '65" duplex addressed to Miss Emma C. Mebane at Mebaneville, N.C., in combination with 1863, 10¢ blue, four margins, tied by "Richmond Va. Feb. 18" cds and "Prisoner's Letter, Johnsons Island O., Examined, GAR" oval examiner's handstamp, endorsed "Per Flag of Truce Via Fortress Monroe", fresh and Very Fine. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. This cover was sent by Capt. William G. Mebane of Company B of the 13th Tenn. Inf. who was captured as a POW at Marietta Ga. on June 27, 1864. The addressee was his cousin whom he later married in December 1865. Emm's father was Giles Mebane who was the Speaker of the North Carolina legislature during the war years. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky Oh., Prisoner cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Sandusky O. Nov 15 '64" duplex and addressed to Miss Emma C. Mebane at Mebaneville, N.C., in combination with 1863, 10¢ blue, four large margins, tied by "Richmond Va. Jan 21" cds, reverse with "Prisoner's Letter, Johnsons Island O., Examined, GSB" oval examiner's handstamp, endorsed "Per Flag of Truce Via Fortress Monroe"; minor edge discoloration, Very Fine. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. This cover was sent by Capt. William G. Mebane of Company B of the 13th Tenn. Inf. who was captured as a POW at Marietta Ga. on June 27, 1864. The addressee was his coursin whom he later married in December 1865. Emm's father was Giles Mebane who was the Speaker of the North Carolina legislature during the war years. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky Oh., yellow 1865 Prisoner of War cover with rare type II five-line "John J. Manor/ Capt. 128. O. V./ Supt. Pris. Roll. &/Pris. Correspondence/ Johnsons Island. O." examiner's handstamp, addressed to Harrisonburg Va., endorsed "From Lt. A. H. Peale, Pris. of War, Johnsons Isld." and "Politeness of Lt Newman", original letter contains reference to handling "Will Capt. Manor please approve & hand to Lieut Newman who leaves on exchange"; as result no postmarks or postage paid; some wear, Very Fine, ex-Walske. Estimate  $500 - 750. A RARE TYPE II EXAMINER'S HANDSTAMP USE DELIVERED OUTSIDE THE MAILS, THIS HANDSTAMP WAS USED ONLY IN 1865. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky Oh., buff Prisoners cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose, small fault, tied by "Sandusky O. Apr 12 '64" duplex to Box Spring Ga., endorsed "Lt. E. H. Smith, Co. 'K' 3rd Ga. Cav." and "For Flag of Truce Via Fortress Monroe", manuscript "Ex R P H", entered Confederate mails with "Richmond Va May 7" cds and "Due 10" straightline handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate  $500 - 750. The 3rd Georgia Cavalry was an Army of Tennessee unit and part of Wheeler's command. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky Oh., orange buff cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Sandusky O, May 17 '65" duplex to John B. Lindsey at Frankfurt Ky., endorsed "Care Hon. Thos. N. Lindsey, Frankfurt", clear strike of "Prisoner's Letter, Johnsons Island O., Examined, J. Jordan" oval examiner's handstamp, flap flaws, Very Fine, this cover was sent over a month after Appomattox. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky Oh., orange cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose, nat. s.e. at left tied by "Sandusky O. Apr 8 '64" duplex to Mr. A. C. Mitchell at Glennville Ala., endorsed "For flag of truce boat via Old Point Comfort" and at left "J.B. Mitchell Lieut Co B 34th Ala Regt.", manuscript "Ex BAN" examiner's marking, entered Confederate mails with "Richmond Va. May 7" cds with "Due 10" rating handstamp, backflap tear, some edgewear, F.-V.F. Estimate  $300 - 400. The 34th Alabama Infantry was an Army of Tennessee unit. Lieut. Mitchell was still in Prison in February 1865, but did not survive the war. $0 (Image)