Confederacy, Rock Island Barracks, Rock Island, Ill., cover from prisoner of war at the Rock Island Barracks, franked with 1863, 2¢ black tied by "Rock Island, Ill, Oct 22, 64" cds and target duplex on 1860 1¢ Star Die entire to Nashville, Tenn., blue "R.I. Barracks, Prisoners Letter, Examined" oval handstamp, with original enclosure datelined "Rock Island Prison, Barrack #9, oct 20th, 1864" with interest content… Genl. Joe Hooker inspected the prison today, a fine looking man.; light cover tone spot at left, Very Fine; with 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73+U19  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Rock Island Barracks, Rock Island, Ill., U.S. 1861, 3¢ pink entire canceled by "Rock Island, Ill., Nov 14, 64" cds and target duplex, to Natchez, Miss with blue "R.I. Barracks, Prisoners Letter, Examined" oval handstamp; partial backflap, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Rock Island Barracks, Rock Island, Ill., 1861 3¢ rose (cut in) tied by "Rock Island, Ill./Mar26th, '64" double circle postmark & target cancel on cover to Rocky Hill, Ct. from Prisoner of War, handstamped with quite clear strike of circular censor's examined "Approved/Prisoners Letter/Rock Island Barracks, Ill./" at right (Harrison Type Ia), with contents describing conditions; cover reduced at left into stamp, F.-V.F. Estimate  $100 - 150. $0 (Image)