Lot
3161 
Confederacy, Richland Jail, Columbia, S.C., prisoner cover to Sgt. Major of the 76th Penna. Vols in Port Royal, S.C., addressed in care of Genl. Winder at Richmond Va., with "Old Point Comfort, Va., Feb 23" 1864 cds and matching "Due 3" rating handstamp, manuscript "Prisoner of War Letter, For Flag of Truce" endorsement at top, manuscript "Exd, R.D. Senn, Comd Gd" examiner's marking, Very Fine, a rare usage from Richland Jail, with 39 cover recorded in Harrison.Estimate $400 - 600.
Letter was from Lt. Charles L. Bittinger from Company D of the 76th Pennsylvania Infantry. Bittinger was wounded and captured at Gettysburg and sent to Richland Jail in Columbia, S.C.
Current Opening Bid: $200