Lot 4474
Confederacy, Alexandria Parole Camp, Alexandria Va., dark orange cover with "Alexandria Va., Aug 29 1864" cds and matching "Due 3" rating handstamp, addressed to "Mrs. Ruth Clark, Lincoln, Vt.", manuscript "Samuel M. Kelly, Lt. Col" examiner's marking and endorsed on reverse "Aug 20, 1864, Thomas E. Clark"; reduced a bit at left, corner repaired at lower right, F.-V.F., One of only four recorded covers to or from Alexandria Parole Camp.Estimate $500 - 750.
Thomas E. Clark was in the 1st Vermont Heavy Artillery. This cover was pictured by Harrison on page 239.
Realized: $400