Lot
2481 
Confederacy, Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Ind., buff prisoner of war cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose cancelled by circular grid, matching partial "Indianapolis Ind. Aug 20" cds to Perryville Ky., original enclosure datelined "Camp Morton Aug the 18 /63" to his brother, content includes that his health has been quite bad and "We are changing our camp. There was part of our command left yesterday, the remainder leave today we are going to Camp Douglas Chicago Ill. I hear that all of Morgans command are to be sent there…Direct your letters to Camp Douglas Ill."; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400.
Letter was from Jonathan N. Prewett, 2nd Sgt. of Company I, 7th Kentucky Cavalry (Gano's) Regiment, Morgan's Command. He was taken at Buffington Island trying to cross the Ohio River on Morgan's greatest raid, Prewett was taken to Camp Morgan Ind. in July 1863, and was transferred to Camp Douglas in Chicago on Aug.19, 1863, the day after this letter.
Realized: $180
Lot
2482
Confederacy, Chesapeake General Hospital, Hampton Va., two covers and two letters related to this prison, first letter only datelined "Chaffins Bluff Va., Oct 2nd 1864" to Mrs. William Arnold from Lt. Ed. J. Williams, Co. I, 31st NC Inf informing her that her husband was captured by the enemy in an attempt to retake Fort Harrison, second is orange prisoner's cover with "U.S. Christian Commission" imprint to Mrs. Ann M. Arnold at Chalk Level N.C. with bold "Old Point Comfort Va. Oct 22" cds and 1861, 3¢ rose possibly replaced, partial Richmond Va. Nov 15 cds and matching "Due 10" rating handstamp, docketed from Pt. Arnold and "Wounded in Hospital, please forward", accompanying the cover is a one page letter from Private Arnold to his wife dated Nov. 17, 1864 stating that he is doing well and hope to hear from her soon; the final cover bears 1861, 3¢ rose tied by partial "Old Point Comfort Va." cds to Prof. W. H. Parker at Middlebury Vt., pencil docketing "John W Parker, Chesapeake General Hospital, Fortress Monroe Va. Aug 10th '62" where he was a hospitalized Union soldier; a Very Fine group. Scott No. 65 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THE FIRST COVER IS ONE OF ONLY 2 COVERS HARRISON RECORDED FROM THIS PRISON.
Chesapeake Hospital was about 3 miles from Fortress Monroe. The U.S. General Hospital was used periodically during the war to treat captured wounded Confederate prisoners. Private William Arnold of Company I in the 31st NC Infantry was wounded and captured as a POW at Fort Harrison (Va.) on September 30, 1864. He was hospitalized at Fortress Monroe (Hampton General Hospital) and assigned to Ward 6. He was transferred to Point Lookout on March 2, 1865 and released on June 3, 1865. Corporal John E. Parker was a Union soldier in Company A of 6th Vt. Infantry wounded at Savage Station (Va.) on June 29, 1862. He was hospitalized and recovered only to be wounded again at The Wilderness on May 5, 1864.
Realized: $725
Lot
2483
Confederacy, Chesapeake Military Prison, Camp Hamilton, Virginia, on yellow Prisoner of War cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Old Point Comfort Va. Aug 14" double circle date stamp, addressed to "Mr. Jefferson W. Stubbs, A Prisoner, Fort Hamilton near F. Monroe, Virginia", gum residue for C.S.A. stamp removed as mandated (not always followed) when it crossed South to North, endorsed "Via City Point" and underneath in light pencil "Per Flag of Truce", flap faulty and some edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
HARRISON LISTS ONLY THREE COVERS KNOWN FROM THIS RARE FEDERAL PRISON.
Stubbs was a prominent citizen and former County Commissioner of Gloucester County Va. He was described in a petition signed by numerous citizens of the county as an elderly gentlemen guilty of nothing more than being the father of three sons in the Confederate Army. He was released several months later after taking the oath of allegiance. The Chesapeake Military Prison was established in the summer of 1863 and operated until August 1865. It housed Federal soldiers incarcerated for various offenses as well as many civilian prisoners.
Realized: $750
Lot
2484
Confederacy, David's Island, Decamp General Hospital, Pelham, N.Y., incoming 1863 cover addressed to "Capt. John A. Reid, Care of Dr. J. Simmons, U.S. Hospital David's Island, New York", bearing U.S. 3¢ Rose tied by neat target, "Old Point Comfort Va. Oct. 26" cds, bold blue "Due 3" in oval handstamp; stamp with small tear not mentioned on certificate, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Walske; with 1992 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. U.S. #65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Records indicate that the recipient had been transferred to Johnson's Island by the time this letter arrived which could explain the "Due 3" handstamp if it was forwarded. The island, which belonged to Thaddeus David, was rented by the Federal government in 1861 and the DeCamp General Hospital was built there. Very few covers are known to or from David's Island as it was open for only four months following the Battle of Gettysburg to treat and hold wounded Confederate prisoners.
Realized: $400
Lot
2485
Confederacy, Elmira Prison, Elmira, N.Y., prisoner cover bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Elmira, N.Y., Dec 31, 1865" cds (year date incorrect instead of 1864) cds to Washington D.C., complete sharp strike of "Prisoner's Letter, Elmira, N.Y., Examined" examiner's oval handstamp, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. U.S. #65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180