
Lot
1614
Confederacy, Camp Chase. 1864 prisoner cover from Pvt. B.W. Jenkins to his captor Union Lieut G.W. Purcell in occupied Decatur, Ala. franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Columbus, O., Apr 18" cds and target duplex, "Examined, Camp Chase" circular handstamp at left, with original enclosure asking of favor …please find a letter which I would be greatly obliged to your kindness if you would send it on to Courtland, Ala.; cover reduced at left, F.-V.F.; with detailed biography & 2005 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $400