Confederacy, Libby Prison, cover postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va./Oct. 2" double circle with "Due 6" (penalty for being unpaid) handstamp addressed to Rear Admiral Hiram Paulding, Navy Yard, New York, cover with manuscript pencil Examiner's initials, Very Fine and choice; with 2004 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. Inside South-to-North through-the-lines prisoner of war cover originating from Libby Prison. The original one page prisoner's letter from Private Paulding to his father is included in which he says he is well and that he received the letter with the $15.00 and was surprised to hear that they have not received his letters as he has been writing every week and taking great care not to include anything that would be objectionable to the examiners. The letter is datelined "Libby Prison Richmond Sept 23 63." Extensive war biography of Private Paulding as well as a history of Libby Prison is included with the cover. $0 (Image)