Lot
4567 
Confederacy, Camp Chase, Columbus O., newspaper wrapper franked with U.S. 1861, 1¢ blue (63) tied by "Wheeling (W) Va." cds, with pink printed "Dr. Alfred Hughes, 18 Aug 62, Camp Chase Prison No. 3, Care Capt. D.B. Tiffany, Columbus, O." address label, Very Fine and choice, a very rare wrapper usage with only four or five examples known, similar wrapper illustrated in Harrison Prisoners' Mail From the American Civil War (page 182).Estimate $500 - 750.
On May 23, 1861, with his sympathies being with the south, Dr. Hughes had voted for the Ordinance of Secession adopted in the Richmond Virginia Convention. He was incarcerated as a political prisoner and sent to Camp Chase. He was exchanged in 1862 and went to Richmond where he practiced until 1865, when he moved to Baltimore.
Realized: $1,050
Lot
4568
Confederacy, Camp Chase, Ohio, manuscript endorsement on buff Prisoner of War cover bearing uncancelled 3¢ rose (65) to Benton, Arkansas, additional "Lt. Col. Miller 11th Regt Arks, Prisoner of War" and "Politeness of Mrs. Clark" endorsements, Very Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
Cynthia Charlotte "Lottie" Moon (1828-1895) was born in Danville, Virginia on August 10, 1828. She and her sister, Virginia "Ginnie" Moon are best known for their role as Confederate spies during the American Civil War. As spies for the Confederacy, Lottie and Ginnie smuggled information and medicine from North to South.
After the fall of Fort Donelson, Lottie heard that one of her brothers was at Camp Chase and she traveled there. Upon discovering that none of her relations were incarcerated at Camp Chase, Lottie Clark remained at the prison to improve the Southerners' condition. According to the Virginia Historical Society, she also volunteered to serve as courier by taking prisoners' mail to Richmond, Virginia, and allowing Confederate authorities to distribute it from the capital to the captives' native states. For some reason, a large group of 170 letters mostly slated to be carried by Lottie Clark did not connect with her and ended up in Ohio long-term storage. 112 of the letters made their way to the Virginia Historical Society, and only a few are held in private hands.
References: Kaufmann, Trish, "Confederate Mail Runner and Spy, Lottie Moon Clark", The Confederate Philatelist, 4th Qtr 2016, pp. 4-19.
Realized: $750
Lot
4569
Confederacy, Elmira Prison, Elmira, N.Y., blue inner money letter addressed to "J.S. Conneill, Prisoner of War, 37th N.C. Infty., Elmira N.Y.", franked with uncancelled 1861 3¢ Rose (65), various docketing include "Exd W.F." (censor marking),"Via Flag of Truce", "$10 U.S. currency", "119" (money letter number), "Postage enclosed", additional magenta "Ex", Very Fine, a fascinating cover.Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
The cover's journey ended with manuscript pencil endorsement "39th Ward", indicating the prisoner was hospitalized but manuscript "Dead" ultimately added as the prisoner was deceased. J.S. Conneill died on Feb. 2, 1865 prior to receiving this letter.
Realized: $425
Lot
4570
Confederacy, Fort Delaware, Delaware City, Del., buff cover to Richmond, Va. franked with U.S. 1861 3¢ rose (light perf tip toning) tied by "Delaware City, Del. Dec. 12" target duplex, additionally tied by "Richmond, Va. Jan. 13" cds with matching straightline "Due 10" handstamp, manuscript endorsement at top "For flag of Truce, Prisoners letter" and at bottom left "Care of Commanding Officer at Fortress Monroe", Very Fine, an nice prisoner of war cover showing the combined North-South Postal usage.Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Most of the Confederates captured at Gettysburg were imprisoned here. By August 1863, there were more than 11,000 prisoners on the island and by war's end, it had held almost 33,000 men.
Realized: $450
Lot
4571
Confederacy, Fort Pulaski, Savannah, Geo, "The Immortal Six Hundred", manuscript notation "H.C. Dickinson, Pris. of War, Capt. 20th Va. Cal." manuscript endorsement on buff cover to Roanoke Co., endorsed manuscript "By Flag of Truce via Savannah" at top left, magenta manuscript censor "Ex", postmarked "Charleston, S.C. Jan. 7, 1865" cds with large numeral "10" (due) handstamp, slightly reduced at top with part of flap missing, Very Fine, only 24 known, Pictured in Harrison's book, "Prisoners Mail From The American Civil War" on page 121.Estimate $500 - 750.
Capt. Dickinson was one of the "Immortal 600" (see "The Immortal Six Hundred written by J. Ogden Murray"). Six hundred CSA officers were transferred from Fort Delaware to Morris Island in retaliation for the Union officers under fire in Charleston, a short time later 220 were sent to Morris Island and the rest stayed at Fort Pulaski.
Realized: $700
Lot
4572
Confederacy, Johnson's Island Prison, Sandusky, Ohio, manuscript examiner's marking on fresh cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Sandusky O. May 6, 1864" cds and target duplex to Castanea Grove, N.C., endorsed "Via Fortress Monroe & Per Flag of Truce", partial Richmond Va. cds at top and matching "Due 10" handstamp, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $375
Lot
4573
Confederacy, Johnson's Island Prison, Sandusky, Ohio, neat cover to Richmond, Va. franked with U.S. 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Sandusky, O, Oct. 21, '64" target duplex, "Prisoner's Letter, Examined GSB Johnsons Island" bold oval handstamp with manuscript notation "via Flag of Truce, Fortress Monroe", additional manuscript at left "Richard Laurence, Lt. 24th Miss. Vol., Prisoner of War", adhesive additional tied by "Richmond, Va. Jan. 20" cds with scarce "Due 2" handstamp paying the drop rate in Richmond, Very Fine and rare.Scott No. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
POWELL REPORTS ONLY 5-6 EXAMPLES EXIST OF THE "DUE 2" MARKING ON PRISONER OF WAR COVERS.
In late 1861, American authorities designated Johnson's Island as the chosen location for a prisoner of war camp meant to incarcerate as many as 2,500 captured Confederate officers. The island was selected for its convenient accessibility by ship, allowing for the transportation of supplies needed for the construction and operation of the prison, as well as to support its inmate population.
The prison, occupying a 16.5-acre (6.7 ha) area, commenced operations in April 1862. It was enclosed by a 15-foot-high wooden stockade, within which stood twelve two-story barracks for housing the prisoners and a hospital.
Over 15,000 men passed through Johnson's Island until it was closed in September 1865. About 200 prisoners died due to the harsh Ohio winters, food and fuel shortages, and disease.
Realized: $550
Lot
4574
Confederacy, Johnson's Island Prison, Sandusky, Ohio, "Prisoner's Letter, Examined, G.S.B. Johnson's Island censor's oval handastamp on cover to Prisoner's cousin in Philadelphia, franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) cancelled by target cancel (not tied) with matching "Sandusky, O. Mar. 28, '65" double circle postmark, letter from Lt. W. Winston Fontain, 46th Btn., Va. Cavalary, datelined "U.S. Miltary Prison" requesting clothing, additional letter from same prisoner to Lt. Col. E. Scovill, Supt. of Prison requesting clothing and approved up the chain of command, cover with unobtrusive ink stain, Very Fine.Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $260
Lot
4575
Confederacy, Old Capital Prison, Washington, D.C., fresh locally addressed prisoner cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose (65) canceled by "Washington, D.C., Jan 8" cds, with perfect strike of "Passed, Military Prison, W.P. Wood Supt." circular examiner's handstamp, Extremely Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Old Capitol Prison was the building that served as a temporary Capitol after Washington, D.C. had been burned during the War of 1812. W. P. Wood was the Superintendent and was also a special agent of the government. Much intelligence information was gathered by him from the prisoners for the Union.
Realized: $240
Lot
4576
Confederacy, "Parole Camp, Annapolis, Md", Unused (Magnus Type Letter Sheet), 1864 unused patriotic letter sheet in black "WE. Sachse & Co. Lith. Balt, Md" imprint, some edge irregularities and minor tears, Fine, still attractive.Estimate $75 - 100.