Lot
3173 
Confederacy, Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Ind., two covers from Pvt. Thomas C. Ryall, Co. F. 41st. Tenn Inf., both to his father in Shelbyville Tenn. and franked with 1861, 3¢ rose, first with 3¢ with target cancel and partial Indianapolis, Ind double circle postmark, manuscript censor "Examined F.H. Elvin P.M." (Provost Marshal); notation on reverse showing list of loans to five other prisoners for at total of $39.50, 2nd cover with 3¢ mailed after he escaped and was still at large, tied by indistinct Trenton, N.J. double circle postmark, with manuscript censor "Examined & apprvd G.W. Boggs Lieut. & Prov Mar." at Shelbyville, Very Fine, Provost Marshals regularly examined incoming mail to civilians of questionable loyalty.Estimate $200 - 300.