Lot
4545 
Confederacy, Camp Ford, Tyler Texas, two covers, both addressed to "Young Whitlock, Prisoner of War, Camp Ford, Tyler Texas", 1st cover: franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) barely tied by target (no cds), manuscript "Examined & Approved" by Confederate censor, 2nd cover: franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) cancelled by fancy segmented cork cancel (not tied and hinged in place for appearance, appears to be original), postmark "Marshall, Ill. Nov. 8" (1864) cds, manuscript endorsement "Care of Col. C.C. Dwight, Commissioner of Exchange, New Orleans, La." at bottom left, F.-V.F., only three covers known to a Texas prison.Scott No. 65 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $650
Lot
4546
Confederacy, Court House Prison, Houston, Tex., manuscript endorsement "From Geo. Riddell Marine, U.S.S. Clifton, Confederate Prison" across top of yellow cover to Philadelphia, Pa., franked with United States 1861 3¢ Rose (65) tied by large 5 bar grid with "New York, Oct. 16, 1863" double circle postmark alongside manuscript Censor's "Examined W. Hyllested, Major & P.M. General of Texas etc." on backflap, usual small edge flaws, Very Fine.Scott No. 65 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
AN OUTSTANDING USAGE FROM A U.S. MARINE POW IMPRISONED IN TEXAS, PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 65.
Pvt. George Riddell was captured Sept. 8, 1863 at the Battle of Sabine Pass aboard the U.S.S. Clifton. He was confined in the Old Court House at Houston, Tex.
His letter dated Sept. 11, 1863 was delivered by Flag of Truce to the U.S.S. Cayuga, Included is a photocopy of this letter from Riddlel, that was submitted as part of his claim for a disability pension which was filed following the war.
Lot
4547
Confederacy, Aiken's Landing, Va., Aboard the CSS Schultz, pencil written letter datelined "Aiken's Landing, James River, Va. May the 8th, 1864" stating "We have been detained much longer than we expected when I wrote to You from City Point, but our boat-the Schultz- came down last night and we will start up to Richmond in a few hours", with cover addressed to St. Louis, Mo. and franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65, nick at left), tied by large segmented cork with matching "Old Point Comfort, Va. May 18/" (1864) double circle postmark, Very Fine and rare.Scott No. 65 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ACCORDING TO HARRISON THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE FROM THIS UNUSUAL DETENTION CENTER, WRITTEN ABOARD A CSA SHIP AND DISCUSSED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 69.
Capt. John J. Miller, 12th Regt. Mo. Guard (Confederate Cavalry) was recently paroled and aboard the C.S.S. Schultz was being returned to Richmond.
Realized: $850
Lot
4548
Confederacy, Belle Isle Prison Camp, Richmond, Va., two covers from Prisoners in Belle Island to their Congressman, each dated early 1864 with enclosures and addressed to "Hon. Horace Maynard, Washington D.C.", both covers forwarded to Nashville, Tenn. as Maynard not in Washington at the time, the first letter datelined "Belle Island Jan. 14, '64", requesting food supplies in monthly quantities, second letter datelined "Belle Island Jan. 17, 1864" written on behalf of five different privates in Co. G of the 2nd Tenn. Mounted Inf. requesting "we understand we can get 100 hundred lbs rashing per month", first cover franked with faulty United States 3¢ rose (65) and tied by segmented cork second cover with Due 6 handstamp, both postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb. 8 (1864), Extremely Fine, rare, only about 8-10 covers known, a premium pair, one showing attractive "Due" usage.Scott No. 65 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,450
Lot
4549
Confederacy, Castle Thunder Hospital (General Hospital #13), Richmond, Va., cover from Pvt. Richard West at Castle Thunder Hospital to most probably his brother at Knoxville, Ill., vertical manuscript endorsement "Prisoners Letter" at left, franked with C.S.A. 10¢c Blue (12, defective) tied by Richmond, Va. cds and "Due 6" in circle, postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jun 4" (1864) cds, Very Fine and a unique rarity.Scott No. 12 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN COVER FROM CASTLE THUNDER HOSPITAL PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 87.
Included is a photocopy for printed CSA Treasury receipt for $1,396 "as the effects of Richard West, a yankee deserter, who died in the prison Hospital".
Realized: $850
Lot
4550
Confederacy, City Jail, Stauton, Va., cover to New Jersey franked with C.S.A. 10¢ blue (11, corner replaced) tied by partial Staunton, Va. cds in combination with USA 1861 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Old Point Comfort, Va. Sep. 14" (1864) double circle postmark, included is original multicolor Union Patriotic lettersheet datelined Staunton, Va. Aug. 25, 1864 from Pvt. James Ford, "I have been captured on the 17th, do not worry fore I safe and sound", cover with flap missing & light tape stain at top, lovely Very Fine appearance; signed MacBride.Scott No. 11, 65 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A RARE PRISONER OF WAR COVER, ONLY THREE KNOWN, PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 103.
Realized: $1,500
Lot
4551
Confederacy, Danville Prison (Building Unknown), Danville, Va., cover to Keene, N.H. franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65, defective), tied by segmented cork and postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jul 24 (64)" double circle, manuscript "Prisoner's Letter by Flag of Truce" and additional pencil censor "Ex MM" (Mason Morfit, Commander at Danville), included is original enclosure datelined "Danville, May 18th 1864" stating "I and seven others of the regiment were taken prisoner on the 6th inst. My health is good yet".Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Written by Pvt. Waldo Dwinnell, Co. G, 21st Mass. Inf. who died at Andersonville on Sept. 9, 1864.
Realized: $650
Lot
4552
Confederacy, Danville Prison (Building Unknown), Danville, Va., "Examined" light manuscript pencil endorsement of Confederate censor on cover to Zanesfield, Ohio, franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) tied by two strikes of "Old Point Comfort, Va. May 10" (1864) double circle postmark, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Cover sent from Cpl. William H. Harriman, Co. A, 15th U.S. Inf., to his father, captured at Chicamaunga on Sept. 19, 1863 and confined to Danville Prison, later transferred to Andersonville, where he died on March 10, 1865.
Realized: $300
Lot
4553
Confederacy, Danville Prison, Building #3, Danville, Va., oatmeal prisoner-of-war cover addressed to Marietta Pa., franked with uncancelled 10¢ Blue, Die A (11) with "Old Point Comfort Va. Jan 18" double circle postmark with matching "Due 6" in circle, prisoner endorsement at top and manuscript "Exd A.M.B" (A.M. Braxton) censor marking, directed to the care of Col. Ould, Commissioner of Exchange, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, choice and scarce cover.Scott No. 11 Estimate $500 - 750.
The Confederate prison at Danville, Va., was not one prison camp but six tobacco warehouses in which captured Union soldiers were confined during 1863–1865. This is send from Lieut. John M. Kline, 45th Penn. Inf., most likely confined in Building #3.
Realized: $575
Lot
4554
Confederacy, Danville Prison, Building #3, Danville, Va., "William H. Harrison, 1st Lieut. 2nd U.S. Cavalry, Prisoner of War, Danville, Va." manuscript notation on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan. 18" double circle postmark with matching "Due 6" in circle, manuscript "Examined R.C. Smith, Lt. Col. Commanding" on backflap, Very Fine and rare, extremely attractive.Estimate $500 - 750.
Included is original letter datelined "Military Prison, Danville, Va., October 23, 1864" mentioning movements from camp to camp while prisoner, "On the 2nd October I was transferred in company with all the Libby Prisoners to Salisbury, N.C. and remained there until the 19th inst. when we were transferred to Danville, Va…., how long we shall remain here is an uncertainty".
Realized: $850