Lot 2496
Rock Island Prison, Ill. Prisoner letter in 1861, 3¢ pink entire to Bristol, Conn., canceled by "Rock Island, Ill., Feb 1, '65" cds and target duplex, clear blue "R.I. Barracks, Prisoners Letter, Examined" oval handstamp, forwarded to Rocky Hill with Bristol postmark and matching "Forwd. 3" boxed handstamp, with original enclosure from "Barrack No. 41" with content cautioning against writing anything other than private matters in corresponding to him; cover with small tear and slight reduction at top, F.-V.F.Scott No. U.S. U34 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $450