Ship Island, Miss., straight line postmark on cover to Plymouth, Hollow, Conn., matching "3" rate, manuscript "Soldiers letter, P.S. Claffer, Adj 9th CV" (Colored Volunteers) endorsement at left; sealed cover tear at right, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce black soldier's letter from Ship Island. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Ship Island, Miss., straight line postmark with manuscript "Apr 4" date, on cover to Bowdoinham, Me., matching "3" rate, manuscript "Soldiers letter, J.C. Brown, Chap 15th Me. regt." (colored regiment) endorsement at left; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a scarce black soldier's letter from Ship Island. Estimate  $200 - 300. Ship Island was occupied by Federal troops in December 1861 and was used as a staging area for troops in the attack of New Orleans which took place in April 1862. $0 (Image)