Lot
2468 
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 U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "New - York, Jun 12" cds and duplex target, manuscript "Exd., J.L.L." examiner's marking at left of Chief Clerk of Prison Lt. J.L. Lyerly, included is lengthy four page enclosure datelined "Depot of Union Prisoners of War, Salisbury, North Carolina, May 20, 1862" to his wife and mentions the unusual carriage of this letter from the prison…A released soldier has agreed to carry it for me in the lining of his boots. ; cover and letter wear and soiling including separation at sides and tape stains due to the unique transmission of the item, Fine, a rare usage from Salisbury Prison carried though the lines by an exchanged prisoner. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,200