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Sale 92: The Summer Sale

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Prisoner of War Covers, Southern Prisons

Lot 2459    

Confederacy, Charleston S.C., inner prisoner-of-war cover endorsed "By Flag of Truce" and "Prisoners Letter" bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by radial star fancy cancel duplexed with "New York, Sep 5" cds to Amoskeag N.H., pink "Ex. A.S., Capt" examiner's marking, original enclosed letter datelined "Charleston S.C. Aug 12. 1864" with some excellent content "…A flag of truce boat goes Monday morn, and we have an opportunity of writing so I will write you a few lines … We have been moved and are now in very comfortable quarters. Col. is with me. Both well. Have not heard a word from North since our capture. There are many reports and I think with some foundation of an early exchange … I understood yesterday that articles sent here by the Sanitary Com mission would be received…" and signed "S.F. Murray", endorsed "By Flag of Truce via Hilton"; cover stained, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Samuel F. Murry enlisted on Nov. 5, 1861 as a Sergeant and mustered into Company F of U.S. Volunteers 2nd Sharp Shooters. Listed as POW Aug. 6th 1862 at Bowling Green Ky. and exchanged September 13, 1862. Listed again as POW Jun. 21, 1864 at Weldon Railroad Va. and parole December 9, 1864. He was promoted up to Captain during service and Major by Brevet in 1865.

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