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Prisoner-of-War (Union and Southern) - Civilian Flag of Truce
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Inv-4425

ELMIRA, NY: US #U64, 3¢ pink Nesbitt entire canceled ELMIRA/N.Y./JAN/5 dc with Elmira POW examined oval; through the lines where received RICHMOND/VA cds and DUE 10 handstamps and forwarded on to Ridgeway, SC; docketed by "S. Gladden, Prisoner of War Elmira, NY"; war records show Silas Gladden as a private in "B" Co. SC 7th Battalion Infantry and listed as POW but date and place not stated (guess we can partially correct that record!), few small cover tears and horizontal cover crease, Nice use of US and CSA rates

$600.

Inv-4450
FLAG OF TRUCE: US #65, 3¢ rose tied cork with matching OLD POINT COMFORT/VA/FEB/8 dc with manuscript "Per Flag of Truce" at upper left, addressed to "William Dickinson, Kanawha Salines, West Virginia"; the "West" has been added at a later date in darker ink, soiling and small edge cover tears; the Dickinson family was the owner/operator of salt mines in the area; See http://supreme.justia.com/us/83/250/case.html showing father and son of the same name - This could be inside POW use from South to North or Civilian Flag of Truce. In need of more research. There are several William Dickinsons from Virginia listed in the soldiers' records and more than one POW. Or this one could have been civilian. A good study cover.
$250.

Inv-1161
CIVILIAN FLAG OF TRUCE: U.S. #65 tied cork with OLD POINT COMFORT/VA./MAR/31 (1865) double circle cancel to "Miss Mary E. Burd, New Orleans, La. Care of Capt J. S. Simonds, No. 10 Canal Street", pencil examined marking "Ex-M", romantic original letter headed Richmond, Va. March 26th, 1865 to "My Darling Little Friend" from Johnnie. Wonderful South-to-North Civilian Flag of Truce use while "Lizzie" was in New Orleans for reasons of health.

Miller-Burd Correspondence: Miller held the rank of captain and served as a surgeon in Company B, 12th Cavalry, Missouri State Guard (Confederate) during the Civil War. During the war, he was wounded, captured, and imprisoned both at Johnson's Island and Point Lookout. He lost a leg as a result of the wound. He also worked as an assistant surgeon at Winder Hospital, attached to Libby prison, in Richmond during the War. Lizzie married Dr. John J. Miller after the war. His papers are in the Special Collections section of Auburn University. See the March-April 1973 issue of The Confederate Philatelist for an in depth article on this wonderful flag of truce correspondence entitled "Romance Via Flag of Truce" by Edward Greenwald. Photocopy of article available if you don't have access to it.

$350.

Inv-1264

CAMP CHASE: U.S. 3¢ rose #65 canceled "prison bar grid" and tied with matching cancel of COLUMBUS/O./OCT/4 (1862) with manuscript Camp Chase Prisoner-of-War Camp examined markings "Exmd/Peter Zinn/ Maj Com Post" on cover to "Mrs. Dr. Alfred Hughes, Wheeling (West) Va, Handstamped censor makings were not used from Camp Chase until 1863.

Homeopathy was introduced in 1848 in Wheeling by Dr. Alfred Hughes and his sister, Eliza Hughes, one of the first female physicians. During the cholera epidemic of 1854, he labored night and day, being the only homeopathic physician in the city. Dr. Alfred Hughes was imprisoned for eight months at Camp Chase, Ohio as a political prisoner during the Civil War, as he was considered a traitor to the Union. He was released 25 Dec 1862 when he was exchanged for a brother of Dr. Pancoast, of Philadelphia, who was captured at Bloomery Gap, Va., and a prisoner at Salisbury, N. C. Dr. Hughes then went to Richmond and settled down in practice. He was elected a member of the Virginia legislature, and so remained until the fall of Richmond.

$230.

Inv-1265

CAMP CHASE: U.S. 3¢ rose #65 canceled "prison bar grid" and tied with matching cancel of COLUMBUS/O./OCT/7 (1862) with manuscript Camp Chase Prisoner-of-War Camp examined markings "Exmd/Peter Zinn/ Maj Com Post" on cover to "Mrs. Dr. Alfred Hughes, Wheeling (West) Va, Handstamped censor makings were not used from Camp Chase until 1863.

Homeopathy was introduced in 1848 in Wheeling by Dr. Alfred Hughes and his sister, Eliza Hughes, one of the first female physicians. During the cholera epidemic of 1854, he labored night and day, being the only homeopathic physician in the city. Dr. Alfred Hughes was imprisoned for eight months at Camp Chase, Ohio as a political prisoner during the Civil War, as he was considered a traitor to the Union. He was released 25 Dec 1862 when he was exchanged for a brother of Dr. Pancoast, of Philadelphia, who was captured at Bloomery Gap, Va., and a prisoner at Salisbury, N. C. Dr. Hughes then went to Richmond and settled down in practice. He was elected a member of the Virginia legislature, and so remained until the fall of Richmond.

$250.

Inv-1167
CAMP DOUGLAS: 3¢ pink U.S. entire tied with blue circle of wedges and matching CHICAGO/ILL/RA/NOV/10 double circle cancel to Rowlett's Station, Kentucky (site of a famous battle December 17, 1861 - the first time in the War that cavalry faced infantry and in which Col. Terry of the Texas Rangers fell mortally wounded). Camp Douglas examined oval on back flaps (introduced in late 1863). Most mail from this period went to Kentucky and hence bear no Confederate or exchange markings. Chicago postmarks with initials were long thought to be carrier markings, but new research suggests they were used to direct outbound and through mail to various train terminals. This is one of only 16 covers known from Camp Douglas with this desirable "RA" marking.

Camp Douglas was built as a training camp on the grounds once part of the Stephen A. Douglas estate. It was converted to a POW camp in February 1862, but reverted to a training camp in September 1862, then was used to house paroled Northern troops waiting to be exchanged. It again became a prison camp in January 1863. Confederate dead at Camp Douglas numbered 4,420.

$350.

Inv-1171
CAMP CHASE: U.S. 3¢ rose #65 tied "prison bar grid" with matching cancel of COLUMBUS/O./OCT/14 (1862) with manuscript Camp Chase Prisoner-of-War Camp examined markings "Exmd/Peter Zinn/ Maj Com Post" on cover to "Mrs. Dr. Alfred Hughes, Wheeling (West) Va, Handstamped censor makings were not used from Camp Chase until 1863. Ex-Hall. A very lengthy detailed bio accompanies, a small part of which follows here.

Homœopathy was introduced in 1848 in Wheeling by Dr. Alfred Hughes and his sister, Eliza Hughes, one of the first female physicians. During the cholera epidemic of 1854, he labored night and day, being the only homœopathic physician in the city. Dr. Alfred Hughes was imprisoned for eight months at Camp Chase, Ohio as a political prisoner during the Civil War, as he was considered a traitor to the Union. He was released 25 Dec 1862 when he was exchanged for a brother of Dr. Pancoast, of Philadelphia, who was captured at Bloomery Gap, Va., and a prisoner at Salisbury, N. C. Dr. Hughes then went to Richmond and settled down in practice. He was elected a member of the Virginia legislature, and so remained until the fall of Richmond.

$275.

Inv-1061
CAMP DOUGLAS Prisoner-of-War cover on U.S. 3¢ pink entire canceled with blue cork and matching CHICAGO double circle cancel to occupied Kentucky with prisoner examined oval at left, 2006 CSA certificate noting slight reduction at left, but not the tiny cover restoration at upper left
$220.


Inv-1185

FLAG OF TRUCE: U.S. #65, 3¢ rose tied WASHINGTON/D.C./SEP/18/1864 double circle cancel with matching target on blue-gray cover addressed to "Miss Fannie Hunter Care Mrs. B.W. Hunter, Alexandria, Virginia" and manuscript docket of "Flag of Truce" in the same hand at upper left, 1951 signed dated letter to Raynor Hubbell from Stanley Ashbrook accompanies which states that he believes the unsealed cover originated in the south and was sent thru the lines by private carrier to Nashville where it entered the U.S. mail and was forwarded to Alexandria, tiny cover edge tears don't detract, Ex-Rudy

$500.

Inv-4770
ROCK ISLAND: U.S. #65, 3¢ rose tied target and matching partial strike of RO(CK ISL)AND/ILL APR/11/'64 double circle cancel with light strike of scarce large triple circle examined marking of Rock Island Barracks on POW cover to Clarksville, Tenn.; examined marking type Ib which was used only from February 29-April 30, 1864, top back flap missing and reduced a bit at top and left with diagonal crease across top left of cover
$170.

Inv-4884
ROCK ISLAND: U.S. #65, 3¢ rose tied neat ROCK ISLAND/ILL double circle cancel and matching target with overlapping usual light blue strike of Rock Island Barracks POW examined oval on pristine cover to Nashville, Extremely Fine, Ex-Judd
$250.

Inv-4877

FT. WARREN: U.S. 3¢ pink Nesbitt entire tied by NEW YORK/JUN/24/1862 dc and target and addressed to "Comm(o)d(ore) S(amuel). Barron Care Col. I Dimmick Comdg Fort Warren Boston Harbor" with back stamp receiving BOSTON/MASS/JUNE/24 (1862). Fort Warren in Boston Harbor housed many prominent politicians and Southern sympathizers. Famous residents there included Postmaster General John H. Reagan, Vice President Alexander Stephens, Confederate commissioners, Generals Buckner, Jackson, Ewell, Kershaw and many others. Com. Barron had an illustrious career (bios accompany as well as Official Records account of his capture at Fort Hatteras). Barron endured the Union hospitality for 11 months and then returned to his duties commanding coastal defenses in Virginia before being sent to Europe to oversee construction of vessels destined for the Confederate Navy. Cover has some edge defects and tiny bit of surface erosion, but most presentable and one of the scarcer Union prisons. Harrison records 51 covers from Fort Warren.

$650.

Inv-5024

UNION PRISON/NORTH TO SOUTH: "R. J. Sifford, Prisoner of War & member of Co. G, 52nd N. C. Troops" endorsed POW cover with a partial strike of RICHMOND, VA cds and slanted straightline DUE 10 which was applied on arrival in Richmond. The cover is addressed to "Mr. Alex McIntosh, Martindale PO, Mecklenburg County, NC." The 52nd North Carolina, known as the "Dry Pond Dixies", fought with the ANV from Gettysburg to Cold Harbor. They lost 30% of the 553 men engaged at Gettysburg and surrendered at Appomattox with only 6 officers and 60 men Private Robert J. SIFFORD resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 24 on April 10, 1862; promoted to Corporal on December 11, 1862; he was wounded in the right leg and captured at Gettysburg, PA, on or about July 3, 1863; hospitalized at Gettysburg and transferred to hospital at Chester, PA, where he arrived on July 17, 1863; from there transferred to hospital at Baltimore, MD, where he arrived on or about October 4, 1863. Reduced to ranks in November, 1863 - February 1864 while a prisoner of war. Released at Point Lookout on May 14, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Letters from Confederate soldiers held as prisoners could be received as incoming letters without Confederate postage prepaid and marked as "Soldier's Due" covers with the postage to be paid by the addressee as long as they were properly endorsed with the soldier's name, rank and unit numbers. Pristine inner POW cover that crossed the lines from a Union prison.

$850.

Inv-5278

POINT LOOKOUT: U.S. 3¢ rose #65 tied target with matching POINT LOOKOUT/MD/MAY/13/'64 cds on POW cover to "Miss Carrie C. Morfit, Box 263, Baltimore", docketed "Lieut. H. J. Cartwright, 7th Ala. Vol. C.S.A. Prisoner of War, Point Lookout May 12th 1864", bit reduced at left with bit of side flap missing but fresh, Very Fine. Military records show Cartwright as enlisting as a 3rd Lieut in F. Company 9th Alabama Infantry. Point Lookout records also show H.J. Cartwright as 9th Alabama and admitted to prison on March 1, 1864. Probably "7th Ala" written in error by a scribe. Carrie Morfit was known to have provided aid to soldiers.
$495.



Inv-5499
New
03-11-08
CONFEDERATE PRISON/SOUTH TO NORTH : Port Royal, S.C. - Southern Prisoner of War, "Port Royal, S.C. Sep 30, 1864" double circle postmark with straightline "Due 3" handstamp on pristine prisoner-of-war cover to Litchfield, Conn., endorsed at left "Soldiers letter, Stewart L. Woodford, Lt Col 127 NYR, Agent of exchange" (at Hilton Head) with manuscript censor's "Exd" examined marking at center, exact place of incarceration unknown without further research, most likely a prison in Charleston, flap torn, slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine; accompanied by interesting article in the Jan-Feb 1978 Confederate Philatelist by Frank Crown re Woodford and his lack of authorization to act as "Agent for Exchange" and how his self-proclaimed title was overturned by higher military authorities after a complaint lodged. Military bio/photo of Woodford (promoted to Brig. Gen 5-12-65) also enclosed. Records show the 127th NY at Morris Island (Charleston Harbor) fro April-October 1864 during the time this cover was sent. Harrison's POW book shows a similar cover attributed to Roper Hospital (Charleston)
.......Click on images at left individually to enlarge.
$1,250.


Inv-5352
New
04-06-08

JOHNSON'S ILAND, OHIO: part of POW turned cover – a real philatelic tragedy. One side shows U.S. 3¢ rose with Sandusky dc and part of Johnson’s Island examined oval on back flap, addressed to Exchange Bureau in Richmond. Other side bears 10¢ greenish blue (#11) tied Richmond cds to Ayletts, Va. 

Click on images at left individually to enlarge.

$115.

Inv-5287

New 4-21-8

POINT LOOKOUT: U.S. 3¢ rose #65 tied on five different cover fronts to Confederate prisoners of war from locations in occupied North: Onancock, Va (Eastern Shore/Delmarva Peninsula); Norfolk, Va; Beverly, West VA; Louisiana, MO; and Ohio. All with the usual red pen docketing common to this prison. All soldiers of the South with families in the occupied North. Lots of research potential here. Surnames Wise, Austin, Stark, Mason and Pratt.

$350.

Inv-5951

New 4-21-8
NASHVILLE PRISON HOSPITAL/ TENN.: Nashville Ten. Jun. 13, 1863 blue double-circle date stamp and straightline DUE 3 on cover to “Miss Emma A. Wardall, Union, Rock Co., Wis(consin)” with endorsement, "Prisoner of War, Soldier's Letter, Lieut. Col. Van Horn", some minor cover faults. Sent from a Union prisoner in a Confederate prison, entered mails at Nashville and possibly from a prison located there or nearby. According to POW scholar Galen Harrison, the soldier endorsement is likely from Lt. Col. John Van Horn of the 24th Illinois Infantry, who was operating in the Nashville area during and after this time. A very rare Southern prison use routed through Nashville with 2004 C.S.A. certificate. More research can be done on Wardall family. There was a John Wardell in the 34th WI Infantry with Department of Tennessee, but records I checked do not show him as a prisoner.
$1,500.

Inv-5292

New 4-21-8
NASHVILLE PRISON HOSPITAL/ TENN.: "Prison Hospital Nashville, July 13" (1863) dateline on long 3-page letter (so much for 1-page rule) from injured Confederate prisoner, Willie Gordon, to his sister in Columbia Tenn. This correspondence was discovered decades ago by Billy Matz and letter is most likely the son of Gen. George Washington Gordon. Very good content (“our surgeons are clean & kind men as can be found in the ‘U.S.’ or ‘C.S’ either. They are not only clean but fully competent for the responsible post they fill at least I think so. The hospital is kept very clean, its bunks very comfortable, the rooms well ventilated & cool, its nurses attentive…my wounds are doing as well as they could – my right foot is healing up finally, the ball being still in my left foot prevents it from healing yet, the ball can not be found so as to be taken out…ladies very kind…bring us many little delicacies & vegetables…I suppose all our forces have left there…heard there was a great stampede among the citizens…if the ‘Federals’ come out there & Galen & Ebb don’t want to stay at home for fear of being taken off, let them go where they please, please give them horses & send South”), accompanied by transmittal cover addressed in another hand and marked "Aug. 14th 1863, Approved, Henry R. Mizner, Col. Commdg", Col. Henr Rutgeras Mizner was in the 14th Michigan (mounted) Infantry and in Nashville from June to late October 1863, thus this is 1863. No postal markings, reduced and slightly repaired at left, stain at upper right, still Fine. Very rare prisoner-of-war usage, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate. Listed in Galen Harrison’s POW opus as “1 letter known” – this is the only recorded use from this prison. 2004 CSA certificate. Only part of letter shown here.
$1,350.

Inv-5953

New 4-21-8

FORT DELAWARE: U.S. #65, 3¢ rose canceled target canceled with matching neat Delaware City, Del Oct 8 (1864) cds and neat oval Ft. Delaware examined markings on fresh POW cover to “Miss A. E. Wheary” in Baltimore. Original 1-page POW letter headed “Fort Delaware Sept 30th 1864” to “Dear Sister” and docketed as from “W.H. Wheary” saying “had not heard from home by this boat but last evening rec’d one from Wife and Father” and asking her to send him some clothing by Express Company with permit from the Commander. Wheary is listed in soldier records as a Captain in Hood’s Battalion, Virginia Reserves, Company B. Very Fine. Only part of letter shown here.

$425.

Inv-5954

New 4-21-8
JOHNSON'S ILAND, OHIO: U.S. #65, 3¢ rose tied blue grid with matching part strike of Sandusky, OH Oct 10 (1863) cds on pristine cover to Williamstown, Ky., reduced slightly at left and tiny sealed tear obscured by cancel. Original POW letter headed “Johnson Island Ohio Oct 1 1863” from “Lieutenant J. M. Rogers 36 Reg Ga Vols from Tunnel Hill Whitfield Co Ga” addressed to William Conrad asking him for money due to his obvious need/condition and “I was at your house in the fall of 62 during Genl Smith’s Campaign through Ky”. Brief military bio accompanies. Rogers was taken prisoner at Baker’s Creek, Ms on May 16, 1863, paroled at Point Lookout on May 3, 1864 where transferred to City Point for exchange and received at Aiken’s Landing on May 8, 1864. Only part of letter shown here.
$395.

Inv-5955

New 4-21-8
OLD CAPITOL/POINT LOOKOUT PRISONS: U.S. #65, 3¢ rose tied neat target cancel with matching Washington, D.C. Feb 12, 1864 double circle cancel on cover addressed to “Charles Harris, Confederate Prisoner of War Old Capitol, Washington, D.C.” where forwarded with red pen to Point Lookout, Md.; postmark of origin in red JAY/ME/FEB/9 (1864). Unsure of exact soldier this might be. More research to be done – your challenge. An interesting Northern letter from Maine to a Confederate prisoner, no doubt an interesting story just awaiting research. 
$425.

Inv-5956

New 4-21-8
ROCK ISLAND BARRACKS, ILLINOIS: U.S. #65, 3¢ rose tied neat target cancel with matching Rock Island, Ill Feb 21, 1865 double circle cancel and blue R.I. Barracks POW examined oval on fresh cover to “Miss Fanny Grimes, Bristol, Conn.” forwarded with Bristol, Con. Feb 27, 1865 double circle cancel and ms “Ford 3” to Rocky Hill, fresh, Very Fine. This could be Edward C. Grimes of the 27th MS Infantry, Co. H, or George Grimes of Co. M 4th AL Cavalry both of whom are buried at Rock Island Prison Cemetery – the only two Grimes I found incarcerated at R.I. Barracks. Handsome late forwarded use. 
$425.

Inv-5957

New 4-21-8
CAMP DOUGLAS: U.S. #65, 3¢ rose tied blue cork grid with matching Mar 23 ’64 Chicago, Ill double circle, bold part strike Camp Douglas POW examined oval on fresh homemade cover to Newheaven, Ky to “Miss Millie Johnson”. Lots of Johnsons – you do the research!
$330.

Inv-5958

New 4-21-8
CAMP DOUGLAS/Morgan’s Raiders: U.S. #65, 3¢ rose tied blue cork grid with matching Jul 22 ’64 Chicago, Ill double circle, bold Camp Douglas POW examined oval on cover to “Miss Mary S. Read Care Dr. Thos. H. Read, Decatur, Ill.; wonderful coy flirting original 3-page POW letter from “T. M. Page, 2nd Ky. Cav.” (aka Morgan’s Raiders) saying “you may rely on the earnest devotion and native courtesy of a follower of the Starry Cross of Dixie for the cordial appreciation of your kindness”. Military records show Thomas Page enlisted 9-10-1861 at Camp Burnett, TN as a private into Co. C 4th KY Infantry and show him as “Missing 7-22-1864” (a date when hundreds of Morgan’s men were captured). The 2nd Kentucky Cavalry regiment was formed by Gen. John Hunt Morgan from the remnants of his cavalry squadron soon after the battle of Shiloh in early 1862. His raids had mixed results, but they undeniably disrupted Federal operations in Kentucky and Tennessee, and provided a much-needed boost to Southern morale in the Western Theater. Only part of letter shown here.
$650.

Inv-5962

New 4-21-8

ROCK ISLAND BARRACKS, ILLINOIS: U.S. #65, 3¢ rose canceled target cancel with matching Rock Island, Ill Nov 23, ‘64 double circle cancel and blue R.I. Barracks POW examined oval over straightline DUE 10 Confederate rate cancel. Richmond, Va. Jan 12 (1865) cds also cancels stamp. On fresh cover addressed to “Mrs. Bettie C. Dorn, Kirkeys Cross Roads, Edgefield Dist, South Carolina” with ms “Pr Flag of Truce via Fortress Monroe” at lower left. Good potential for excellent POW research. Unusually nice use of postage of both sides. Ex-Katz

$650.

Inv-6030

New 5-04-08

LIBBY PRISON, RICHMOND, VA: U.S. 3¢ rose #65 tied OLD POINT COMFORT/VA/JAN/7 (1865) dc on south to north POW cover to “Mr. Saml Heffelfinger, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Pa” with ms pencil “Flag of Truce” with ms “Ex E.W. Ross, Cl(er)k of Prison”. Erasmus W. Ross, Chief Clerk at Libby Prison, burned to death at Spottswood House in 1873 and is buried in the famed Hollywood Cemetery. Cover with light pencil docketing of “Dec 19/62”, Very Fine. 1973 CSA certificate signed by Morris Everett, This cover was the subject of an article in The Confederate Philatelist in the March-April 1980 issue, pages 97-98, by John Kohlhepp (photocopy included) – an amusing story re prisoner Lt. Jacob Heffelfinger of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry (twice left for dead on the battlefield only to be revived and imprisoned in the South) and employee Ross who stood only 4’10” tall in his socks.  

$1,250.

Inv-6034

New 5-04-08
TAYLOR’S TOBACCO WAREHOUSE, RICHMOND, VA.: “Due 3” straightline handstamp, soldier's endorsement "from Lieut. Kenney, Prisoner of War, Richmond, Va." on cover to Philadelphia, further annotated "Sold. letter, Maj. V. Herrmann U.S.A.", with original enclosure datelined "Richmond Prison, Jan 21st 1862", in which Kenney states: "Time passes slowly 3 months to day since captured. I judge there is about 3 more to stay yet some one ought to stir 'Old Abe' up. Have you got a prisoner about you can send in exchange for me." Letter is signed “George”. Opened around in places and soiled, otherwise Fine and Quite Rare with only 2 covers recorded from this prison.  Furthermore, although not noted on the cover, owing to the date this must be the scarce early Norfolk route. Mainly because of the relatively smaller prison populations, early mail from the September 1861 to May 1862 routed via Norfolk is rarer than POW mail after 1862. The only Kenney I could find from Pennsylvania of this rank was Lieut. George W. Kenney of the 71st Penn. Infantry whose records are in the Gettysburg National Military Park Library.  
$1,500.

Inv-6035

New 5-04-08
OLD CAPITOL PRISON, WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. 3¢ rose #65 (lower left corner torn or replaced) tied Washington Oct 29, 1863 cds on cover bearing red 4-line handstamp "Approved by/______/Provost Marshal,/Washington, D.C." (Harrison type II) signed by “W(illiam). G. Sheen/Lieut. (&) Adjutant", addressed to “Mrs. Henry M. Morfit, Georgetown, D.C.”, interesting history of Old Capitol Prison included. Many prominent prisoners were confined in the Old Capitol prison, including Confederate generals, Northern political prisoners, blockade runners, and spies. Henry Wirz, commandant of Andersonville Prison, and the Lincoln assassination conspirators were hanged on the gallows in the yard of the Old Capitol Prison.
 $650.

Inv-6036

New 5-04-08

OLD CAPITOL PRISON, WASHINGTON, D.C.: CSA. 10¢ blue #12 (AD) (a portion at left portion restored) tied RICHMOND/VA cds with  examined marking "Passed/W.P. Wood/Supt./Military Prison" handstamp on envelope to “Mrs. Thursey Andis, Elk Creek, Mayson Co, Va.” and "Pr Flag truce via Fortress Monroe" at lower left, clean, Very Fine appearance, Ex-Bush and signed Brian Green. To show how difficult research can be, the 1870 census records note E. C. Andis, 37 years old, a farmer, married to Thursa, 30, with numerous children. A side note that “The name was written as Anders, but is in fact, Earl Carson Andis, who served in Co. F, 4th VA Inf.  His Civil War letters are presented in Grayson County: A History in Words and Pictures.  E. C. Andis married to Thursa D. Cornett, d/o Levi Cornett and Olive Hale.  Military bio (twice imprisoned – second time Hilton Head) and history of Old Capitol included. Article on this cover in the works.

  $450.

Inv-6037

New 5-04-08
ROCK ISLAND BARRACKS, ILL: U.S. 3¢ rose #65 tied target with matching ROCK ISLAND/ILL double circle cancel and oval "R.I. Barracks/Examined/Prisoner's Letter" handstamp on pristine local envelope with original POW letter dated May 24th/64 saying has neither money nor cloths (sic) and requesting a "soot (sic) of cloths" for two different prisoners from a local lady. Prisoners Joseph W. Barley, Barrack No 11, and Allison W. Baker, Barrack No 57. Extremely Fine, Unusual overpaid drop use from a Federal prison. Letter only scanned in part.
$475

Inv-6038

New 5-04-08

ROCK ISLAND BARRACKS, ILL: U.S. 3¢ rose #65 tied target with matching ROCK ISLAND/ILL/SEP/20/’64 double circle cancel and blue oval "R.I. Barracks/Examined/Prisoner's Letter" handstamp on pristine cover addressed to “Rev. N. M. Gordon, Keene, Jessamine County Kentucky”, Very Fine, Ex-Toaspern 

$350.

Inv-6039

New 5-04-08

POINT LOOKOUT, MARYLAND: Confederate straightline DUE 10 on cover with U.S. 3¢ rose #65 tied 3 markings: target with matching POINT LOOKOUT/MD/OCT/5/1864 dc and RICHMOND/VA.OCT 10 cds; octagonal "Prisoner's Letter/Examined" handstamp from “Private James Bridges/Co. A 5th Regt. N.C.T." to his wife in Haywood, N.C.. James Bridges enlisted on May 15, 1862 at the age of 33 as a private. He was taken prisoner 9-19-64 at Winchester and released from Point Lookout 6-3-65 when he took the oath of allegiance. Brief military bio included. 

$650.

Inv-6040

New 5-04-08

POINT LOOKOUT, MARYLAND: U.S. 3¢ rose #65, uncanceled, on cover addressed  to “Mr. Edward B. Will, Co. B 7th Division, Point Lookout, Maryland" sent "Care of Maj. A.G. Brady", "Exchanged" in red ink, Fine

$250.

Inv-6041

New 5-04-08

WEST’S HOSPITAL, BALTIMORE: Confederate handstamped straightline “DUE2” drop rate with RICHMOND/Va./SEP/11/1863 cds on prisoner’s cover “From S.W. Branch 1st Lieut Co B 8 Ga Regt” to “Mrs. C. S. Branch, Care T..A. Bulkley & Co., 137 Main St. Richmond, Va.” with manuscript examined “Ex F.R.K.” (See Harrison Civil War POW book [available in my literature sales section], page 147). Only 20 covers known from West’s and this a scarce 2¢ rate at that. West’s Building was taken over by the U.S. Medical Department after the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the numerous battles at which Branch was captured.  A very clean cover with a pencil note on back signed Brian Green that Branch was “the most imprisoned CSA soldier in the War”. Ex-Hall. Included is a large amount of biographical material available on Branch included showing at least 5 major prisons including incarceration as one of the infamous “600” prisoners on Morris Island.

$1,800.

Inv-6042

New 5-04-08

GRATIOT STATE PRISON, ST. LOUIS, MO: U.S. 3¢ rose #65 tied target with matching JACKSONVILLE/MO/JAN 20 cds on cover addressed to “Mr. Jno W. Cooley, Prisoner of War, Gratiot St. Prison, St. Louis, Mo.” with ms note at upper left. “Small Pox Hosp(ital)” and “Dead” in red ink, docketing at left rubbed out/abraded. Only 11 covers reported to or from this prison. From Serving With Honor: The Diary of Captain Eathan Allen Pinnell of the Eight Missouri Infantry (Confederate) comes the following informational listing: John E. Cooley did 3 years CSA service (unassigned) July 10-Aug 7; 3 year CSA service Aug 7, 1862 (Thomasville, MO) Eyes: blue, Hair: dark, Height 6’1”; Age: 19, Pvt//Captured at Van Buren, Ark. Jan 2, 1863, Arrived Gratiot Street Prison St. Louis, Mo Jan 23, 1863; sick at St. Louis Small Pox Hospital; noted as exchanged July 24, 1863. Ex-Agre with 1992 CSA certificate saying “not Confederate mail”

  $850.

Inv-6043

New 5-04-08

CAMP CHASE, COLUMBUS, OH: U.S. 3¢ rose #65, uncanceled, trimmed and oxidized - perhaps cut from encased currency, on cover to "Moses L. Robinson, Prisoner of War, Prison No. 3 Camp Chase, Ohio" endorsed "By Flag of Truce", light partially erased examiner's marking in pencil, Fine, contents likely "$5 U.S. Currency". Robinson is listed as having served in Co. “D” 20th LA Infantry (Lovell Regiment).

$450.

Inv-6044

New 5-04-08

CAMP CHASE, COLUMBUS, OH: U.S. 3¢ rose #65, tied by "Columbus O./Dec 29" duplex, manuscript examiner's marking "Examd./Lt. Col. Poten" on orange envelope to “Mrs. C. E. Evans, Powhatan, Balto Co., Md.”,  Very Fine 

 

$350.

Inv-6045

New 5-04-08

CAMP CHASE, COLUMBUS, OH: U.S. 3¢ rose #65, tied by target with matching "Columbus O./Feb 18" duplex, examiner's handstamp “EXAMINED/CAMP CHASE/LIEUT COL POTEN” as well as red ink Atkins Comdg examining  over address to “Virginia Maris (or Harris?), Fayetteville, West Virginia”, ready for some good research, Very Fine

$280.

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CAMP CHASE, COLUMBUS, OH: U.S. 3¢ rose #65, tied by blurry "Columbus O " duplex restruck very clearly at bottom left, examiner's handstamp “EXAMINED/CAMP CHASE/LIEUT COL POTEN” on orange cover to “Mrs. C. E. Evans, Powhatan P.O., Balto Co.,Md.”, slightly reduced at right otherwise Very Fine 

$290.

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CAMP CHASE, COLUMBUS, OH: U.S. 3¢ rose #65, tied target with matching "Columbus O./DEC 9" duplex, examiner's handstamp “EXAMINED/CAMP CHASE/O.” on lemon cover to “Miss Alice Slingluff, Care Messrs C. D. Slingluff & Son, Baltimore, Md” with original enclosure datelined "Camp Chase No. 3 Barrack, Dec 8/64" to his sister and signed J. H. Slingluff, who is noted in the military records as being in Co. “F” of the Maryland 1st Battalion Cavalry. Very Fine. Of the First Maryland, Brig. Gen. Thomas T. Munford said in ordering it to be disbanded on 28 April 1865: "You who struck the first blow in Baltimore and the last blow in Virginia have done all that could be asked of you, and had the rest of our officers and men adhered to our cause with the same devotion, today we would be free from Yankee thralldom." Scan only shows part of letter.

$350.

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CAMP CHASE, COLUMBUS, OH: U.S. 3¢ rose #65, tied target with matching "Columbus O./OCT 26" duplex, examiner's handstamp “EXAMINED/CAMP CHASE/O.” on lemon cover to “Miss Catherine Hooper, Alexandria, Va.”, bit reduced at left, tiny cover tear at top and some flap tears, Fine+

 

$295.

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CHASE, COLUMBUS, OH: U.S. 3¢ rose #65, tied bold neat fancy “Prison Bars” with matching "Columbus O./AUG 20" duplex with ms “Exd W. B. Allison, Col” examined marking on cover and ms “From a Prisoner of War” up the left side on cover to “Miss Mary Rathwell (?), Moundsville, Marshall County West Virginia” with original letter headed "Camp Chase Ohio Prison No. 1 Miss. No 9", signed T. H. Rathwell (?) to his dear wife and in part says “You would be amazed to see the ingenuity of the prisoners in making gutta percha finger rings.”, asks her to give one dollar to Mrs. Judge Thompson of Wheeling and on the outside in pencil he begs the indulgence of those examining the letter for its length as this may be his last letter from Camp Chase to his family.  Very Fine. Scan only shows outside portion of letter, folded.
$800.

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OHIO STATE PENTITENTIARY, COLUMBUS, OHIO/Morgan's Raider: 3¢ rose (65) tied by target and matching "Columbus O/Feb 20" duplex, manuscript "Ex N.M." (Examined by Captain Nathaniel Merion, the warden at the penitentiary), from Major Robert Bullock, a member of the infamous Morgan's Raiders, specifically the 8th Kentucky Cavalry, to his wife in Lexington, Ky., Extremely Fine, Ex-Agre, signed Brian Green,1980 PF certificate. A wonderful piece of Civil War history.

Following the capture of General John Hunt Morgan and his men on July 26, 1863, after one of their raids through Kentucky and Ohio, it was deemed that they should be confined separately at the Ohio State Penitentiary rather than on Johnson's Island as normal prisoners of war. Nevertheless, Morgan and a few of his men managed to escape four months later, further adding to the notoriety and legend of the feared Morgan's Raiders. During their imprisonment the Governor of Ohio had been forced to apologize for Warden Merion's cruel treatment of the prisoners.

$850.

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: RICHMOND/Va. NOV/27 cds and Confederate “DUE 10” inner envelope north to south to “Mrs. P.V. Dibble, Orangeburg, S.C.” with “By Flag of Truce” routing with mandated soldier endorsement ofLt. S. Dibble, 25th Regt. S.C.V., P.A.C.S.(Provisional Army Confederate States). Dibble was captured white scouting on Morris Island (Charleston Harbor).Samuel Dibble military bio included as well as Dibble’s first hand account of his capture from his diary which today resides at Johnson’s Island. He enlisted January 22, 1861 as a private, but rose to 2nd Lieut by July 22, 1862. He was taken prisoner twice and paroled twice.  See my article on Dibble in the ASD&C on this website. He had an illustrious career both during the War and after it, serving in Congress for SC.
$675

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied by target and matching Sandusky, O./AUG/19/’64 double circle on cover addressed to New Orleans, manuscript examiner's marking "Ex GSB" (Corporal George S. Brown, 128th O.V.I.), cover toned and minor surface irregularities, Fine. 

$300.


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INZER

JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) canceled by blue target and matching MIDWAY/KY/MAY/27 (1865) cds on cover to “Lt. Col. John W. Inzer, 32nd & 58th Ala. Regts., Johnson's Island, Ohio" with manuscript examiner's marking "Ex JCB" (Private Joseph C. Berry, 128th O.V.I.), top back flap missing otherwise Very Fine. Military bio included; he was also part of Alabama’s Secession Convention in 1861, clearly a prominent man.

Click on thumbnails at left individually to enlarge.

$230.


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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied blue target and matching MIDWAY/KY/MAY/5 (1864) cds on cover to “Col. John W. Inzer, Block 11., Johnson's Island, Ohio" with manuscript examiner's marking "Ex B" (Private Joseph C. Berry, 128th O.V.I.), top back flap missing otherwise Very Fine. Military bio included; he was also part of Alabama’s Secession Convention in 1861, clearly a prominent man.

$230.

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) canceled by grid with matching NEW YORK/OCT/15 cds and manuscript examiner’s marking "Ex O W" (probably Oscar F. White, 128th O.V.I.) on yellow cover to "Captain C.R. Rhodes, Prisoner of War, Johnson's Island, Ohio, Care of Col. C.W. Hill, near Sandusky, Ohio". The addressee was a member of the 8th Alabama Cavalry, Co. G, and captured at Roger's Gap, Tenn., on Aug. 31, 1862, In the “oops” department, in a report headed June 30, 1864 by Col. Charles P. Ball, Commanding the Brigade, he writes of his regiments attack on LaFayette, Ga. that, “My officers and men acted with great gallantry and coolness, with some exceptions. Among the latter I am compelled to mention Capt. E. C. Rhodes… “

$375.

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue target with matching Sandusky, O. May 5 double circle with neat bold oval "Prisoner's Letter/Examined/J. Berry/Johnson's Island, O." handstamp on cover addressed to “Isaac Craig, Esquire, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania”, with pencil docketing “William G. Beckley, Prisoner of War”, Very Fine. Soldier bio included. His residence is listed as Frankford, WV, 24 years old and enlisted as a 3rd Lieut. in Co “D”, 45th Virginia Infantry Battalion, also Co H 1st VA State Line. He was taken prisoner of June 5, 1864 at Piedmont, VA, confined at Camp Morton and later transferred to Johnson’s Island, but there is a gap in service record – very common, which full story is not told.  There was another William G. Beckley from WV who was a sergeant but not listed as POW.  

$350.

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied target with matching Sandusky, O. Jan 2 ‘65 double circle with neat bold oval "Prisoner's Letter/Examined/DC/Johnson's Island, O." handstamp on cover addressed to “Miss Mary H. Wallace, Care J. B. Alexander, Esq., St. Louis, Missouri”, light horizontal file fold, Fine to Very Fine.

$350.

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied target with matching Sandusky, O. Apr 14 ‘65 double circle with neat bold oval "Prisoner's Letter/Examined/J. Coder/Johnson's Island, O." handstamp on clean cover addressed to “Miss Mollie Green, Mackville, Ky Care Dr. L.G. Green”; original enclosure datelined "Johnsons Island Ohio Block 3, Room 3/April 10th 1865" in which writer finishes his letter saying that he is improving every day closing with "this is a gloomy day on the island, and not the only one I have experienced", signed Danl A Kennedy. Very Fine. The only Daniel A. Kennedy I found in the military records enlisted as a Captain in Co. A, 19th Tenn. Infantry with no mention of being taken prisoner, but records are notoriously incorrect/incomplete. Scan only shows outside of letter, folded.

$425.

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New 5-04-08

JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied target with matching Sandusky, O. Jun 15 ‘65 double circle with neat bold oval "Prisoner's Letter/Examined/J. Coder (John Coder)/Johnson's Island, O." handstamp on clean cover addressed to “Miss Mollie Green, Mackville, Ky Care Dr. L.G. Green”; original letter datelined "Johnsons Island Ohio Block 3, Room 3/May 13th/65" saying he had received her letter and would gladly send the requested photograph if he had one and that he hopes to be released soon. Dr. Sims has encouraged him to go to Chattanooga to live but he has not yet determined where to go and “tell my sweetheart to wait until I have had sufficient time to have made a fortune, and I hope that will not be long, as I will work hard and all the time.” It would be interesting to know what happened. Scan only shows outside of letter, folded.

$350.

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied target with matching Sandusky, O. Apr 14 ‘65 double circle with neat bold oval "Prisoner's Letter/Examined/J.J. (J. Jordan)./Johnson's Island, O." handstamp on clean cover addressed to “Miss Ada Desha, Cynthianna, Ky” with original enclosure: "Dear Cousin, I expect to leave tomorrow for Dixie and you can slightly imagine my feelings of anticipation of seeing my Dear Old father, Mother and Sisters besides numerous relatives and friends that I have not seen in six years. I hope by the 1st of April to be at home but not to remain long. Pa’s hope however that peace may soon be made…Yesterday we had two boxes of express from home. Today we had a fine dinner in large quantity of express matter…It is too late to do many of us much good here now, but will be the better for those left behind…distributed to Gray back are very numerous promenading Main Street…” signed by W. D. Hickman Adjt 10th Ark and “P.S. Pa’s address now is Deals Mills Caldwell County N.C.” You can feel the relief of the end of the war throughout this letter. Very little on Hickman in military records other than service in Co. H. 19th Ark Infantry.  Scan only shows outside of letter, folded.

$375.

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied target with matching Sandusky, O. Apr 14 ‘65 double circle with neat bold oval "Prisoner's Letter/Examined/J.Jordan/Johnson's Island, O." handstamp on clean cover addressed to “Miss Mary H. Wallace Care R. B. Alexander, Esq Commercial Bank, Louisville, Kentucky” with original letter to “My darling sister” signed Tom Wallace and headed “U.S. Military Prison, Johnson’s Island, O./April 12th 1865”. He says, in part, “It is useless for me to tell you that I am sad as it is possible for any human being to get. I feel that I have very little to thank God for except that I am alive – I have no idea what will be done with me in case I’m set at liberty. I don’t know what I will do with myself.” And asks whether they want him to return home. “Don’t open my trunk, I expect in the course of a year or two I will either come to it or have it sent to me. .. "One of my room mates has a thirty day parole and will start south very soon. I will send by him an answer to Sallie's letter and I think my letter will prepare him for the shock of being courted". Very Fine. Without more research, can’t tell which Tom Wallace this might be – something for YOU to do! A sad and fine literate letter of despondent nature expressing the feelings of what were no doubt many soldiers at the end of the War. Scan only shows outside of letter, folded.

  $450.

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied target with matching Sandusky, O. Oct 27 ‘64 double circle with neat bold oval "Prisoner's Letter/Examined/F.W.R./Johnson's Island, O." handstamp on cover addressed to “Miss Kate Williams, College Hill, Hamilton County, Ohio” with docketing at lower left “Prisoner’s Letter/Johnson’s Island. Fine

$300.

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied target with matching Sandusky, O. Feb 27 ‘64 double circle with neat bold oval "Prisoner's Letter/Examined/F.Y./Johnson's Island, O." handstamp. Stamp also tied by Richmond/Va. March 12 cds with matching DUE 10 paying Confederate rate; endorsed by Geo W. Jones, Let./Co I 18th Va Regt and addressed to “Mrs. Sarah F. Jones, Spring Garden P.O. Pittsylvania Cty, Virginia” with routing “By Flag of Truce/Care of Commdg Officer Fortress Monroe”, Military bio of George Washington Jones included. Wounded and taken prisoner July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg, exchanged March 14, 1865. Very Fine use of both U.S. and Confederate rates. 

$800.

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JOHNSON’S ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue target with matching Sandusky, O. May 24 ‘65 double circle with neat bold oval "Prisoner's Letter/Examined/G.F.Y.(George F. Young)/Johnson's Island, O." handstamp on cover addressed to “Isaac Craig, Esquire, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania”, with pencil docketing “William Beckley, Prisoner of War”, Very Fine. Soldier bio included. His residence is listed as Frankford, WV, 24 years old and enlisted as a 3rd Lieut. in Co “D”, 45th Virginia Infantry Battalion, also Co H 1st VA State Line. He was taken prisoner of June 5, 1864 at Piedmont, VA, confined at Camp Morton and later transferred to Johnson’s Island, but there is a gap in service record – very common, which full story is not told.  There was another William G. Beckley from WV who was a sergeant but not listed as POW.  

$350.

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CAMP LETTERMAN, GETTYSBURG/PA: 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue grid with matching GETTYSBURG/PA/AUG/27 (1863) double circle cancel with manuscript "Examined R. Bell Capt. and Provost Marshall"; on cover to Little's Mills, N.C. "through Comdg. Officer at Fortress Monroe Va.", part RICHMOND/VA. cds also tying stamp and handstruck "DUE 10"; Very Fine and rare cover sent by Captain B(enjamin).F. Little of the 52nd Regiment of North Carolina Troops (docketing from him on top back flap which could be easily displayed open as is fully intact and unsealed) following his wounding and capture at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, and subsequent imprisonment at Letterman General Hospital. Trace of another (CS?) stamp at upper left which, as evidenced by the “due” marking, clearly did not do duty. Military bio included. Harrison lists only 20 covers from this prison hospital. One of the key battle related pieces of Civil War postal history with profuse description on back flaps by illustrious student of old, Van Dyk MacBride.  A postal history gem!

$4,500.





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FORT NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: CSA #7, pair of 5¢ blue tied RICHMOND/VA./SEP/8 cds on cover to “John H. Knowles, Esq., Care Major Morfit, Danville, Virginia”  with routing up left side “Per Flag of Truce Boat” and manuscript "Approved. Capt. Provost Marshall District Va." in red ink with fancy handstamped "Horace T. Sanders" signature on reverse; bottom back flap opened out to display. Military bio of Sanders included. Was promoted to Brig-Gen. 4-19-0\65 by Brevet. From Racine, WI. Illustrated in Antrim, page 178, as a POW cover. Harrison notes in his book that this is not a POW cover. It is more likely from a civilian who desired to write someone in the Confederacy. While there were any number of prisoners at Fort Norfolk, there is nothing to specifically identify this as prison related, thus it must be considered Civilian Flag-of-Truce. None the less, a nifty and scarce through the lines cover, whatever the specifics.  

Click on thumbnails at left individually to enlarge. Second scan is simply so you don't have to break your neck looking at the screen upside down!

$675.