Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston, S.C., September 29th, 1864 dateline on prisoner of war letter from Capt. E.L. Smith of the 19th Infantry, he writes to his father to send money and starts with "Captain Bird, going North tomorrow & finally exchanged, had permission to carry a few lines from his friends"; file folds, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)
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Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston, S.C., prisoner of war adversity cover made out of lined paper addressed to Miss Mary H. Harmer in New York City, with "Port Royal, S.C. Sep 29, 1864" cds and matching "Due 3" rating handstamp, endorsed "Prisoners letter, by Flag of Truce" and "Ex'd" examiner's marking, reverse with "Soldier's Letter, Stewart L. Woodford, Lt. Col, Agent of Exchange" endorsement; cover with two small tears at the top and sealed flap tears, F.-V.F.; with 2001 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A SCARCE PRISONER USE FROM ROPER HOSPITAL, THERE ARE 19 COVERS RECORDED. $0 (Image)