Lot
1642 
Confederacy, Point Lookout (Camp Hoffman). 1864 prisoner cover sent by H.J. Carter to his wife in Crawfordville, Miss., franked with U.S. 1861, 3c rose (small defects at top) tied by "Point Lookout, Md., Oct. 13, 64" cds and target duplex, sender's docketing at top and "Per Flag of Truce Boat, Via Old Point Comfort" routing endorsement at left, "Prisoner's Letter, Examined" boxed handstamp (Harrison type IIa) and scarce "Due 10" straight line handstamp and matching "Richmond, Va., Oct 22" cds additionally tying stamp, with original enclosure regarding wife's present vacation and upcoming prisoner exchanges, Very Fine, a choice usage from Point Lookout prison; with detailed biography & 2004 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
James Henry Carter was a member of the 3rd Alabama cavalry, eventually coming under the command of General John Hunt Morgan and becoming a member of the infamous Morgan's Raiders.
Realized: $575