Lot
4553 
Confederacy, Danville Prison, Building #3, Danville, Va., oatmeal prisoner-of-war cover addressed to Marietta Pa., franked with uncancelled 10¢ Blue, Die A (11) with "Old Point Comfort Va. Jan 18" double circle postmark with matching "Due 6" in circle, prisoner endorsement at top and manuscript "Exd A.M.B" (A.M. Braxton) censor marking, directed to the care of Col. Ould, Commissioner of Exchange, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, choice and scarce cover.Scott No. 11 Estimate $500 - 750.
The Confederate prison at Danville, Va., was not one prison camp but six tobacco warehouses in which captured Union soldiers were confined during 1863–1865. This is send from Lieut. John M. Kline, 45th Penn. Inf., most likely confined in Building #3.
Realized: $575