United States Civil War Covers - Union Flag of Truce Mail
Sale No: 3036
Lot No:2754
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Johnsons Island POW, adversity cover addressed to "Lt. James T Metts, 3rd NCT (No Carolina Troops), Johnson's Island, Ohio, Care Gen. B.F. Butler, Fortress Monroe", 3c (65) tied by segmented cork cancel, Old Point Comfort, Va. 5/10/(64) date stamp, ms. "EX R"examiner's docketing, blue crayon obliterating Gen. Butler and Fortress Monroe, stamp with faults, cover with typical soiling including water damage, still impressive and scarce, with useful research on Metts.(Image)