Lot
2484 
Confederacy, David's Island, Decamp General Hospital, Pelham, N.Y., incoming 1863 cover addressed to "Capt. John A. Reid, Care of Dr. J. Simmons, U.S. Hospital David's Island, New York", bearing U.S. 3¢ Rose tied by neat target, "Old Point Comfort Va. Oct. 26" cds, bold blue "Due 3" in oval handstamp; stamp with small tear not mentioned on certificate, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Walske; with 1992 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. U.S. #65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Records indicate that the recipient had been transferred to Johnson's Island by the time this letter arrived which could explain the "Due 3" handstamp if it was forwarded. The island, which belonged to Thaddeus David, was rented by the Federal government in 1861 and the DeCamp General Hospital was built there. Very few covers are known to or from David's Island as it was open for only four months following the Battle of Gettysburg to treat and hold wounded Confederate prisoners.
Realized: $400