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Prisoner of War Covers, Southern Prisons - General Hospital, Richmond, Va. continued...
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 Confederacy, General Hospital #1, Richmond, Va. Folded letter with content to Brooklyn, N.Y., datelined "Richmond Aug. 22, 61", manuscript "Soldiers Letter" and blue manuscript "3",
postmarked "Washington, D.C. Sep 1 1861" cds, letter states, "You no doubt will be much pleased to hear I still live, although I suppose you have given me up as dead long ago at the Battle of Manassas. I was shot through the leg and unable to run
away, the consequence was I was taken Prisoner. I am now confined in the General Hospital Richmond. very well treated, plenty to eat and nothing to do. We get the paper every day, taking all things in consideration I rather prefer being a Prisoner,
than a soldier in the field.", and ends with, "I hope these few lines will reach you and if so I wish you would write, direct General Hospital Richmond (care) Gen Winder, Per Adams Express", some re-enforced (hinges) splits along
folds, Very Fine, a wonderful item with excellent content, Illustrated on page 89, "Prisoners' Mail From The American Civil War" by Galen Harrison.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
A VERY EARLY SOUTH TO NORTH PRISONER OF WAR USAGE FROM
PVT. ALFRED COPLEY TO HIS PARENTS - ONLY 9 KNOWN. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
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| 3122 |
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 Confederacy, General Hospital #21, Richmond Va. Cover from Sergt S.P. Timmons, Prisoner housed in General Hospital #21, to his father in Clarksburg, Ohio, manuscript endorsement "From Sergt
S.P. Timmons, Prisoner of War, Richmond Va." at lower left, postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan 25" (1864) double circle with "Due 3" straight line handstamp, minor staining at top left, still Very Fine and a rare Prisoner of War
cover.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Sgt. Timmons, 1st Ohio Inf. died Sept 16 and Andersonville of ulcers. The letters written by Timmons are housed in the Duke University Library. (Image1)
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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$0.00
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 Confederacy, General Hospital #21, Richmond, Va. Cover from Asst. Surgeon Josiah L. Brown, 116th Ohio Inf. to his wife, "Mrs. Mary Brown, Green Spring, Ohio", on printed "Sanitary
Commission" envelope (manuscript obliterates "Sanitary"), franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65, defective) cancelled with grid and postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Aug 8" double circle at left, manuscript endorsement at left "Prisoners
Letter" and pencil censor's initials "JL" (Lt. John Latouche, Adjutant) at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
AN OUTSTANDING PRISONER OF WAR COVER OF WHICH THERE ARE ONLY FIVE RECORDED.
Brown must have had
stamps in his possession when captured, albeit damaged ones. The stamp on this cover is the mate to the damaged stamp used from the same correspondence from the prison in Winchester. (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
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| 3124 |
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 Confederacy, General Hospital #21, Richmond, Va. "Via Fortress Monroe per Flag of truce, Prisoner of War letter" manuscript endorsement across top of cover to Phillipsburg, N.J., postmarked
Old Point Comfort, Va. Mar. 9 old style cds with bold "Due 3" straight line handstamp, included is original letter datelined "Ward B, General Hospital, No. 21, Richmond, Va., Feby 15th 1864" from Pvt. Abraham J. Palmer, Co. D, New York Inf., Very
Fine and a rare Prisoner of War cover, Illustrated on page 90, "Prisoners' Mail From The American Civil War" by Galen Harrison.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
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 Confederacy, General Hospital #21, Richmond, Va. Cover with original letter datelined "C.S. Gen. Hospital #21, Richmond, Va. Jan 17th", franked with 1861, 3¢ rose
(65) tied by bold segmented cork cancel & "Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb 9" double circle postmark, addressed to East Caftsbury, Vt., then forwarded to Hinsdale, N.H. with "East Craftsbury Vt. Feb. 23 1861" forwarding postmark, faint manuscript
"Forwarded Due 3 cts", cover roughly opened at right, letter stating "I have as good times as a captive could expect, but a Prison is a prison though Paved with Gold.", signed by "(Sgt.) Wm. B. Stevens (Co. E 4th Vt. Inf.) Prisoner of War,
C.S.A.", Fine and rare.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)
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Est. $400-600
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 Confederacy, General Hospital #21, Richmond, Va. Prisoner of war cover from Lt. Joseph P. Rockwell, 18th Conn. Inf. to Mrs. John Rockwell, to Norwich, Conn., franked with
1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied with target cancel with "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jul 4" double circle postmark alongside, manuscript "Ex J.M.H." (John M. Higgins, a clerk at the CSA War office) censor's initials, Very Fine and
rare.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)
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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$0.00
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 Confederacy, General Hospital #21, Richmond, Va. Cover and letter from Cpl. Gideon Draper Smith, 1st West Va. Cav (Union), "Due 6" in circle ("Due 6" rather than "Due 3" as the prisoner did
not endorse as POW) on cover to Illinois, postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Mar 10" double circle postmark, included is original letter datelined "Richmond, Va. Feb. 24, 1864" stating "I am still a prisoner of war. I am in tolerable good health and
in good spirits. I am in hopes that there will be an exchange soon.", Cpl. Smith died a few days later, minor corner wear, Very Fine and a rare Prisoner of War cover.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)
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Est. $400-600
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 Confederacy, General Hospital #21, Richmond, Va. Cover from Caleb Coplin, Prisoner housed in General Hospital #21, manuscript endorsement "By Flag of Truce Boat via Fortress Monroe" cover
to Rushville, Ohio, franked with United States 1861 3¢ Rose (65), tied by segmented cork and "Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb. 1" (1864) double circle postmark, small bit of corner replaced at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, only 5
covers are recorded from this prison.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Coplin was wounded and captured at Chicamauga and treated at Hospital #21 in Richmond. Coplin was the first man shot and killed in the "Deadline" in Andersonville Prison on
April 10, 1864. Inside Andersonville Prison, about 19 feet from the wall, was the "deadline", which was intended to prevent prisoners from climbing over the stockade or from tunneling under it. (Image1)
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
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Prisoner of War Covers, Southern Prisons - Libby to Prison Hospital (Danville)
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| 3129 |
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Immaculate cover with manuscript "By Flag of Truce" and "Prisoner's Letter" notations at top to Norwich, Conn., postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va.
Nov. 14" double circle with "Due 3" straight line handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
AN OUTSTANDING PRISONER OF WAR POSTAL HISTORY ITEM FOR THE SPECIALIST.
The cover is sent from Lieut. Rockwell to his Mother in
Connecticut with original printed enclosure "The Libby Prison Minstrels" playbill showing the lighter side of prison life. The playbill is dated Christmas Eve, "Thursday Evening, December 24th, 1863" and sender appears on playbill for a Violin
and Flute Duet. (Lt. Rockwell). (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$0.00
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Manuscript notation "Soldiers letter Prisoner of War" and manuscript endorsed by another prisoner "Wm. D.Wilkins Capt U.S.A. & A.A. Genl", bold "Due
3" straightline on cover to Trenton, N.J., additional "Exd HW." (Henry Wirz, later commanding Andersonville Prison), Very Fine, Illustrated on page 92 of "Prisoners' Mail From The American Civil War" by Galen Harrison, signed
Brian Green.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
After the war, Wirz was tried and executed for conspiracy and murder relating to his command of Andersonville; this made him the highest-ranking soldier and only officer of the Confederate Army to be
sentenced to death for crimes during their service. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$0.00
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Choice cover with overall illustrated advertising on reverse (musical school), franked with U.S.A. 1¢ blue (63, 2 singles) + 3¢
rose (65) on cover addressed to P.O.W. "Lieut. John T. Meaginnis, Libby House, Richmond, Va.", all tied by target cancels with "Salem, Ct. Jul. 20" cds, manuscript "Exd. F.R.K." examiner's endorsement. stamps with minor perf flaws, Very Fine
and attractive, an unusual 5¢ franking which was often confused with the 5¢ ship rate.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Cover from Lieut. Meaginnis' wife, Elizabeth, who was a music teacher at Music Vale Seminary and Normal Academy
of Music. (Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$0.00
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| 3132 |
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Two nearly identical covers from Pvt. Lucian Scott, 1st Vt. Cavalry, one to his brother in New York city, other to his father in Johnson,
Vt., each with "(Federal Prisoners letter)" manuscript notation at top, additional manuscript "Exd Mg" (Lt. M.H. Gibbs) censors initials, both with "Due 6" in circle and "Old Point Comfort, Va." double circle postmark's, one dated "Jan. 17", other
dated "Jan. 18", Very Fine and a lovely pair.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $400-600
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Exceptionally attractive pair of covers from Lt. Frank Spencer, 17th Ohio Inf., addressed to his wife in Wilmington, Ohio, one pencil
endorsed "Prisoner's Letter" and with handstamp "Due 3" straight line with "Old Point Comfort, Va Jan 21" double circle postmark; other cover nearly identical with handstamp "Due 6" in circle (his failure to endorsed as "Prisoners Letter" caused a
rate for civilian unpaid letter), postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb 1" double circle, Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lt. Spencer was cited for gallantry at the battle of Chickamauga, where he was captured. (Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$0.00
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Manuscript notations "Officers Letter Prisoner of War" and "Per Flag of Truce, via Fortress Monroe" on tiny ladies cover to Philadelphia, postmarked
"Old Point Comfort, Va. May 10" double circle with complete "Due 3" handstamp, included is original enclosure datelined "Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. April 25, '64", which mentions, mystery that we have not been released and that the weather is
getting warm and if we are not released soon certainly some disease will break out among us., Very Fine and choice, Believed to be the smallest known prisoner of war cover, Illustrated on page 94 of "Prisoners' Mail From The American
Civil War" by Galen Harrison.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Prisoner of war cover with manuscript endorsement "From Capt John F. Porter Jr., 14th N.Y. SC Vols, Prisoner of War Richmond, Va." at top on cover
to New York City, bold "Due 3" straight line with Old Point Comfort, Va. Dec. 25 double circle postmark, minor corner wear, still Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
On Jan. 29th, Porter escaped by putting on a Confederate uniform
and boldly walking out the door. He was hidden by Elizabeth Van Hew until he could make his way to the Union lines. (Image1)
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Small ladies cover addressed to "C.T. Simpers, Asst. Sgn, 6th Reg. Md. Vols., Libby Prison Richmond Va., Via Fortress Monroe", endorsed
"Per Flag of Truce" at lower left, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "North East, Md. Aug 23" (1863) cds, manuscript "Exd E.N.S." (Edward N. Strong at Fortress Monroe), Very Fine, Seldom seen usage of a small ladies cover to
a POW, Illustrated on page 93 "Prisoners' Mail From The American Civil War" by Galen Harrison.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)
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Est. $200-300
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Cover with original letter enclosed dated "Libby Prison Richmond, Va. April 22, 1864", cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose
(65, tiny tear) tied by segmented cork on to St. Louis with blue crayon "Chattanooga" routing instruction, postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. May 2" (1864) double circle, diagonal cover fold across part of top, Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Contents of letter include "I received the box you sent me 10 days ago for which you have my warmest thanks". (Image1)
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Est. $200-300
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Two covers from Asst. Surgeon Josiah L. Brown to his wife, addressed to "Mrs. Mary Brown, Green Spring, Ohio", first is cover from franked with
1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied "Winchester, Va. Apr. 21, 1861" cds prior to his capture, and second cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jul. 16" double circle with somewhat light but discernable
manuscript censor endorsement "Exd T.P.T. Capt, C.S.A." (Capt Turner was Commander at Libby Prison), Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
(Image1)
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Est. $200-300
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Manuscript notation "Libby Prison Richmond Va., Apr 25 1864, L.C. Bisbee" on cover to Canton Mills, Maine, postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. May
10" double circle with complete "Due 3" handstamp, light edge soiling (trivial), Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)
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Est. $200-300
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 Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Cover to "Charles Thompson, a Prisoner in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va." sent by his wife, no postal markings, manuscript "5cts enclosed" (to pay
postage) and "Exd E.N.S." (Edward N. Strong, at Fortress Monroe) censor marking, some minor wear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Charles Thompson was a civilian prisoner who was captured on May 14th on the mail boat to Roanoke
Island and held in Libby Prison. Manuscript notations on back with accounting of monies borrowed by five of his cellmates, three being members of 18th Conn. Inf. Thompson was originally from Conn. (Image1)
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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
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