Lot
2037 
Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., incoming cover franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by blue grid handstamp, matching Midway, Ky., Jun 17 cds, addressed to prisoner Col. J.W. Inzer, manuscript "Ex JCB" examiner endorsement (examiner Pvt. Joeseph C. Berry), Very Fine. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Col. J.W. Inzer was captured at the Battle of Missionary Ridge and was sent to Johnsons Island. In June 1865 he was released by special order of President Andrew Johnson.
Realized: $260
Lot
2038
Confederacy, Northern Prison, small pink cover addressed to Mrs. Chas. Howard in Baltimore, in the top right corner is a full impression of half dime coin which was formerly affixed to the cover to pay the Union postage on this cover from a prisoner of war, the cover was sent by Charles Howard to his wife, endorsed with manuscript "Exd" and "ExJ" Examiner's marking, minor edge wear & small part of flap torn away, Very Fine and rare, A significant historical cover from a political prisoner with one of the clearest impressions of an attached coin ever seen on a cover. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Charles Howard (1802-1869), a member of an old colonial Baltimore family, was President of the Baltimore Board of Police at the outbreak of the war. He was arrested by U.S. Military Authorities on suspicion of Confederate sympathies on 7/1/1861 and was held as a Prisoner of State (Political Prisoner) at Fort McHenry (Md.), Fort Lafayette (N.Y.) and finally Fort Warren (Mass.) until his release on 11/27/1862.
His wife, Elizabeth Phoebe Key, was the daughter of Frances Scott Key. Charles Howard's son, Frances Key Howard (1826-1872) was likewise arrested and held as a Prisoner of State at the same locations and at the same time as his father. A second son, John Eager Howard, served the Confederacy as a Captain on the Confederate States General Staff.
Realized: $1,800
Lot
2039
Confederacy, Ohio State Penitentiary, Columbus, Ohio, Confederate States 5¢ blue (uncanceled and overpaid drop rate) on cover addressed to "Mrs. Genl John H Morgan Care of Col. W. Preston Johnston, Richmond, Va." with notation "Capt. Hatch will please forward"., small cover tear at top & bit of flap missing, Very Fine, This cover was from one of General Morgan's officers being held with Morgan at Ohio Penitentiary Prison after their capture. Photocopies of exhibit pages with long writeup accompany. Scott No. 7 Estimate $500 - 750.
Brig Gen. John Hunt Morgan was a perfect Southern gentlemen even during battle. Even though Morgan didn't have much formal military training, he possessed an instinctive talent that made up for his lack of training. He was a fearless leader and he quickly earned the respect of his men. General Morgan operated mainly in the Western theater under Major Gen. Joseph Wheeler; he was famous for his raids into Tennessee and Kentucky. In July of 1862 Gen. Morgan and his men began raids in Kentucky that lasted three weeks while being chased by Federal troops, but were never captured. In July of 1863, Gen. Morgan and his men took part in their final raid, during a 24 day ride into Southern Indiana and Ohio, which ended when Gen. Morgan was captured. Morgan was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary, where he escaped. Morgan was shot and killed in a surprise attack by Federal cavalry at Greeneville, Tenn. on September 3, 1864.
Hatch was the Confederate Assistant Prisoner Exchange Agent. The Col. Johnston was Aide de Camp of President Davis and son of General Albert Sidney Johnston (killed in action at Shiloh).
Realized: $375
Lot
2040
Confederacy, Ohio State Penitentiary, Columbus, Ohio, United States 1861 3¢ rose tied by target cancel with "Columbus, O./Nov. 23" (1863) double circle postmark alongside on cover to Lexington, Ky., sent by Maj. Robert Bullock (Morgan's Raiders) to his wife, manuscript "Ex W.A. Judkins, A.D.C." (1st Lt. W.A. Judkins, 52nd O.V.I.) censor's marking, cover bit reduced at left just affecting censor's marking, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
General Morgan was so feared and hated in the North that subsequent to his capture it was decided that he and his officers required special treatment and would be confined in Ohio State Penitentiary. Morgan and about 27 of his men were confined on Aug. 1, 1863. After almost four months of imprisonment, Morgan and six of his officers made a daring escape during the night of Nov. 27, 1863. After Morgan's escape from Ohio Penitentiary, Maj. Bullock and other raiders were transferred to Fort Delaware in March 1864.
Lot
2041
Confederacy, Old Capital Prison, Washington, D.C., prisoner of war folded letter datelined "Old Capitol Prison", addressed locally to a past acquaintance at the Patent Office, franked with well centered 1863, 2¢ black, some light gum toned perfs at top, tied by "Washington D.C. Dec. 16 '63" cds and target duplex, boxed "Henry R. Todd" Provost Marshal's Office examiner handstamp (Harrison box type Ia) with manuscript "CWT" initials (Charles W. Thompson), Very Fine, a very rare Blackjack usage paying the drop rate from Old Capitol Prison bearing a rare Provost Marshall examiner's marking; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $700
Lot
2042
Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md., prisoner of war cover addressed to Kings Creek, N.C., franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by Point Lookout, Md. cds and target duplexes, in combination with ample to huge margin 1863, 10¢ blue canceled by "Richmond, Va., Jun 25" cds, manuscript "App" examiner endorsement; cover reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine; with 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11+U.S. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $950
Lot
2043
Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md., incoming cover addressed to prisoner Lt. Frank C. Barnes (56th Virginia Infantry Regiment) and endorsed "Ward 11 B.1" at top, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by grid handstamp, matching "Henderson, Ky., Mar 19, 1864" cds; ink stain at top right corner, Very Fine. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $160
Lot
2044
Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md., incoming cover addressed to prisoner Lt. Frank C. Barnes (56th Virginia Infantry Regiment) franked with 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by grid handstamp, matching "Henderson, Ky., Apr 20 (1864)" cds; ink stain at top right corner slightly affecting stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot
2045
Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md., incoming cover addressed to prisoner Lt. Frank C. Barnes (56th Virginia Infantry Regiment) franked with 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by grid handstamp, matching "Henderson, Ky., Apr 25, 1864" cds, manuscript "$40.00 check" pencil endorsement; some cover staining, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
2046
Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md., cover franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose (couple nibbed perfs) tied by bold "Point Lookout, Md., Jan 12, 65" cds and target duplex on cover to Baltimore, Md., with clear strike of "Prisoner's Letter, Examined." octagon handstamp below, Very Fine. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $170