Lot
2533 
Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., orange cover bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by cork cancel and with matching "Old Point Comfort Va. Dec 9" cds, addressed to Hiram Marshall at Jefferson Ind., letter sent from William S. Marshall with pencil "Nov. 28 1863 contents docketing at left, Very Fine, ex-Walske, Hedin. Estimate $500 - 750.
William S. Marshall was Adjutant of the 51st Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was in the line of duty near Rome, Ga. as 1st Sergeant on or about May 3, 1863 when he was captured at Rowe Gap while making a raid under the command of Col. A.D. Steight. He was held prisoner of war at Libby Prison from May 16, 1863 until May 7, 1864. He was then transferred to Confederate Prisons: Camp Ogelthrope, "Workhouse" near City Jail and Camp Asylum. He tried to escape from prison camp near Columbia S.C. but was recaptured. He escaped from a train of cars on February 14, 1865.
Realized: $350