Lot
1627 
Confederacy, Salisbury Prison, Salisbury N.C., Prisoner cover endorsed "From Col. John S. Cocker, Prisoner of War, Salisbury, N.C." to Cambridge, N.Y., franked with 1861, 10¢ blue and U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Salisbury, N.C., Jul 1862" cds, pencil "Ex W.R.F." examiner's marking and signed "W.B. Haslett PM" (Postmaster Army of the Potomac), with original three page enclosure datelined "Garrison at Salisbury, N.C., July 9, 1862" to friend that mentions in part…At the time of our capture, Major Cassidy & myself were performing a dangerous raid what I believe an imperative duty conscious of having fearlessly performed…There are confined here about 200 officers & several hundred privates & political prisoners who bear their imprisonment with noble fortitude; Confederate stamp mostly torn away after crossing the lines and some cover wear, F.-V.F., still a rare combination usage and interesting letter from Salisbury Prison. Scott No. 2+U.S. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $425