
Lot
3106
Confederacy, Camp Sorghum, Columbia, S.C., prisoner of war cover from Maj. C.K. Fleming (See Lot 3107) interned at Camp Sorghum to New York City, franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose (65, faulty) tied by circle of wedges with "Washington, D.C. Dec. 18, '64" double circle postmark alongside, included is original enclosure datelined "C.S. Military Prison Camp, Near Columbia, S.C., Dec. 9/64", letter is a poignant love letter with a proposal of marriage, "I hope My own dear Mary that you will consent to our being married when I return. I hope you will say yes", flap missing & couple small cover tears at top, Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $260