Lot
3193 
Confederacy, Confederate P-O-W Cover From Union Prisoner. Most likely in Charleston S.C. area prison although more research should be done to determine exactly which one, adversity cover made of Charleston Rail-Road Depot form which is franked with United States 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Port Royal, S.C." 1864 double circle postmark addressed to "Miss Welley E. Sheets, Dayton, Ohio/Care of Dr. A. Sheets" with manuscript "Exd" and "Via Flag of Truce", Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Soldier search shows Private/Corpl John W. Sheets, 19 years old upon enlistment on August 26, 1862 when mustered into Company "A" of Ohio 90th Infantry. He was wounded and taken prisoner at Chickamauga on 9-19-1863. 1983 Brian Green analysis to Jerry Palazolo included. A very nice and scarce use of a prisoner of war - adversity usage.
Realized: $210