Lot
4394 
Confederacy, [End / Post War] 1865 (Jun. 2) Charleston S.C. to P.O.W. at Point Lookout, adversity cover front made from lined paper bearing U.S. 3¢ rose (65) tied by cross-roads cancel duplexed with "Charleston S.C. Jun 5" cds to Prisoner of War G.W. Avinger at Point Lookout Md., blue crayon "A" and red manuscript "June 2, 1865 - J. F. Avinger, Charleston S.C." at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF U.S. POSTAGE STAMPS FROM CHARLESTON AFTER RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICES IN THE CITY.
The red ink notation at right was made by a federal official at Point Lookout listing date, name and city of the sender. The blue "A" indicates the first letter of the prisoner's last name (in this case Avinger) that was done for filing purposes. By the time the letter reached Point Lookout, the addressee had been freed and allowed to return home. The letters were destroyed by Federal authorities, and only the cover fronts were retained.
Realized: $280