Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 116
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Sale No: 116
Lot No:4567 Symbol: Estimate; $500 - 750. On May 23, 1861, with his sympathies being with the south, Dr. Hughes had voted for the Ordinance of Secession adopted in the Richmond Virginia Convention. He was incarcerated as a political prisoner and sent to Camp Chase. He was exchanged in 1862 and went to Richmond where he practiced until 1865, when he moved to Baltimore. US$500-750 (Image) Est. $500-750
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Sale No: 116
Lot No:4568 Symbol: Estimate; $500 - 750. Cynthia Charlotte "Lottie" Moon (1828-1895) was born in Danville, Virginia on August 10, 1828. She and her sister, Virginia "Ginnie" Moon are best known for their role as Confederate spies during the American Civil War. As spies for the Confederacy, Lottie and Ginnie smuggled information and medicine from North to South. After the fall of Fort Donelson, Lottie heard that one of her brothers was at Camp Chase and she traveled there. Upon discovering that none of her relations were incarcerated at Camp Chase, Lottie Clark remained at the prison to improve the Southerners' condition. According to the Virginia Historical Society, she also volunteered to serve as courier by taking prisoners' mail to Richmond, Virginia, and allowing Confederate authorities to distribute it from the capital to the captives' native states. For some reason, a large group of 170 letters mostly slated to be carried by Lottie Clark did not connect with her and ended up in Ohio long-term storage. 112 of the letters made their way to the Virginia Historical Society, and only a few are held in private hands. References: Kaufmann, Trish, "Confederate Mail Runner and Spy, Lottie Moon Clark", The Confederate Philatelist, 4th Qtr 2016, pp. 4-19. US$500-750 (Image) Est. $500-750
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Sale No: 116
Lot No:4569 Symbol: Confederacy, Elmira Prison, Elmira, N.Y. Blue inner money letter addressed to "J.S. Conneill, Prisoner of War, 37th N.C. Infty., Elmira N.Y.", franked with uncancelled 1861 3¢ Rose (65), various docketing include "Exd W.F." (censor marking),"Via Flag of Truce", "$10 U.S. currency", "119" (money letter number), "Postage enclosed", additional magenta "Ex", Very Fine, a fascinating cover. Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400. The cover's journey ended with manuscript pencil endorsement "39th Ward", indicating the prisoner was hospitalized but manuscript "Dead" ultimately added as the prisoner was deceased. J.S. Conneill died on Feb. 2, 1865 prior to receiving this letter. US$300-400 (Image) Est. $300-400
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Lot No:4570 Symbol: Confederacy, Fort Delaware, Delaware City, Del. Buff cover to Richmond, Va. franked with U.S. 1861 3¢ rose (light perf tip toning) tied by "Delaware City, Del. Dec. 12" target duplex, additionally tied by "Richmond, Va. Jan. 13" cds with matching straightline "Due 10" handstamp, manuscript endorsement at top "For flag of Truce, Prisoners letter" and at bottom left "Care of Commanding Officer at Fortress Monroe", Very Fine, an nice prisoner of war cover showing the combined North-South Postal usage. Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400. Most of the Confederates captured at Gettysburg were imprisoned here. By August 1863, there were more than 11,000 prisoners on the island and by war's end, it had held almost 33,000 men. US$300-400 (Image) Est. $300-400
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Lot No:4571 Symbol: Estimate; $500 - 750. Capt. Dickinson was one of the "Immortal 600" (see "The Immortal Six Hundred written by J. Ogden Murray"). Six hundred CSA officers were transferred from Fort Delaware to Morris Island in retaliation for the Union officers under fire in Charleston, a short time later 220 were sent to Morris Island and the rest stayed at Fort Pulaski. US$500-750 (Image) Est. $500-750
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Lot No:4572 Symbol: Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image) Est. $400-600
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Lot No:4573 Symbol: Confederacy, Johnson's Island Prison, Sandusky, Ohio. Neat cover to Richmond, Va. franked with U.S. 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Sandusky, O, Oct. 21, '64" target duplex, "Prisoner's Letter, Examined GSB Johnsons Island" bold oval handstamp with manuscript notation "via Flag of Truce, Fortress Monroe", additional manuscript at left "Richard Laurence, Lt. 24th Miss. Vol., Prisoner of War", adhesive additional tied by "Richmond, Va. Jan. 20" cds with scarce "Due 2" handstamp paying the drop rate in Richmond, Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 65; Estimate $500 - 750. POWELL REPORTS ONLY 5-6 EXAMPLES EXIST OF THE "DUE 2" MARKING ON PRISONER OF WAR COVERS. In late 1861, American authorities designated Johnson's Island as the chosen location for a prisoner of war camp meant to incarcerate as many as 2,500 captured Confederate officers. The island was selected for its convenient accessibility by ship, allowing for the transportation of supplies needed for the construction and operation of the prison, as well as to support its inmate population. The prison, occupying a 16.5-acre (6.7 ha) area, commenced operations in April 1862. It was enclosed by a 15-foot-high wooden stockade, within which stood twelve two-story barracks for housing the prisoners and a hospital. Over 15,000 men passed through Johnson's Island until it was closed in September 1865. About 200 prisoners died due to the harsh Ohio winters, food and fuel shortages, and disease. US$500-750 (Image) Est. $500-750
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Sale No: 116
Lot No:4574 Symbol: Confederacy, Johnson's Island Prison, Sandusky, Ohio. "Prisoner's Letter, Examined, G.S.B. Johnson's Island censor's oval handastamp on cover to Prisoner's cousin in Philadelphia, franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) cancelled by target cancel (not tied) with matching "Sandusky, O. Mar. 28, '65" double circle postmark, letter from Lt. W. Winston Fontain, 46th Btn., Va. Cavalary, datelined "U.S. Miltary Prison" requesting clothing, additional letter from same prisoner to Lt. Col. E. Scovill, Supt. of Prison requesting clothing and approved up the chain of command, cover with unobtrusive ink stain, Very Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image) Est. $100-150
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Lot No:4575 Symbol: Estimate; $300 - 400. Old Capitol Prison was the building that served as a temporary Capitol after Washington, D.C. had been burned during the War of 1812. W. P. Wood was the Superintendent and was also a special agent of the government. Much intelligence information was gathered by him from the prisoners for the Union. US$300-400 (Image) Est. $300-400
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Lot No:4576 Symbol: Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image) Est. $75-100
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Sale No: 116
Lot No:4577 Symbol: Confederacy, Point Lookout, Point Lookout, Md. Buff cover to Parks Store, N.C., franked with United States 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Point Lookout, Md. Sep. 13, '64" duplex target cancel, examiner's octagonal handstamp and "Richmond Va., Sep. 27" cds alongside, additional partial "Due 10" handstamp straightline, manuscript soldier's name and unit (11th N.C. Regt.) at left, Very Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300. Point Lookout was the largest Union prison, being established Aug. 1, 1863. The prison consisted of two enclosures of flat sand, one about thirty acres and the other about ten acres, each surrounded by a fifteen feet high fence. US$200-300 (Image) Est. $200-300
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