Lot
3170 
Confederacy, Camp Hoffman, Point Lookout, Md., exceptionally attractive cover with printed "U.S. Christian Commission Soldiers Letter" corner card, addressed to Washington, D.C., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by target with "Point Lookout, Md. Apr 24 1865" double circle postmark alongside, included is original enclosure to his uncle asking for help, interesting reading "I take this method of informing you that I am a prisoner of war at this point. I was captured at Hatche's Run near Petersburgh, Va. on the 25 March last and brought to this place….I lost all my clothing when I was captured and am somewhat destitute for necessary things.", Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Point Lookout, Md. Point Lookout prison, officially known as Camp Hoffman, was located at the southern tip of St. Mary's County. Established shortly after the Battle of Gettysburg, it was designed to hold a total of 10,000 prisoners. It consisted of two fenced enclosures, one of ten and one of 23 acres. A plank fence about 15 feet high extended around the enclosure. Officers were kept in a separate enclosure from enlisted men. The prisoners' only shelter consisted of tents.