Lot
4542 
Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston S.C., cover to New York, N.Y. from Maj. John K Fleming with manuscript "Prisoner of War" endorsement at top left, franked with United States 1861 3¢ Rose (65) and tied by "U.S. Ship" straight line with "Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 26, 1864" cds at left, cover repair at top, F.-V.F.Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
RARE SHIP MARKING ON PRISONER OF WAR COVER AND ROUTING. PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 48.
Included is original enclosure datelined "C.S. Military Prison, Charleston, S.C. Aug. 14th, 1864". Exchanged locally and carried aboard "U.S.S. Massachusetts".
Realized: $800
Lot
4543
Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston, S.C., cover addressed to "Lt. Thos. King, 101 Reg Pa. Vol., Prisoner of War, Charleston, S.C. via Flag of Truce Boat", franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) tied by target with matching "Hollidaysburgh, Pa. Oct. 4, 1864" double circle postmark alongside, printed corner card for Gaysport Foundry, included is interesting four page letter mentions King's cousin, "Calvin McLanahan is the 3rd Engineer on board the U.S. Steamship Lehigh off Charleston, S.C.", missing backflap., F.-V.F.Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $625
Lot
4544
Confederacy, Workhouse Prison, Charleston, S.C., adversity cover made from Bank Check sheet and addressed to South Troupsburg, Ohio, manuscript "Prisoner Letter" at top right, postmarked "Port Royal, S.C. Sep. 1, 1864" double circle with straight line "Due 3" rate handstamp, cover mis-sent and forwarded from Newark Ohio by straightline "Missent" handstamp and "Newark, Ohio Sep. 7" (1864) double circle postmark, small cover mend at bottom, Very Fine and attractive.Estimate $200 - 300.
According to Harrison, this cover was sent by Lt. Horace B. Seely, 86th N.Y. Inf., a POW at Workhouse Prison in Charleston to his brother in law in South Troupsburg, N.Y.
Realized: $3,750