Confederacy, Salisbury Prison, Salisbury N.C., homemade prisoner's cover to "Mrs. Mary Locke, North Somerville, Mass.", with original letter datelined "Salisbury N.C. Dec 1st 1864", cover endorsed "Prisoner of War's Letter", censored with pencil "Examined", partial "Salisbury N.C. 5 Dec" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp, entered U.S. mails with "Old Point Comfort Va. Jan 18" cds and matching "Due 6" circular handstamp; some edge wear and some stain spots, Very Fine. Estimate  $500 - 750. The Dec. 1 letter is signed "John F. Locke, Co E 39th Mass, Salisbury N.C., A prisoner of War in the Confederate Lines" and he says that he is assisting in Hospital Ward No. 5. John F. Locke was an 18 year old clerk from Somerville Mass. (born in Boston) when he enlisted as a private on August 12, 1862. He was taken prisoner at Weldon Railroad Va. on August 19, 1864 and exchange April 15, 1865. $0 (Image)