Lot
4554 
Confederacy, Danville Prison, Building #3, Danville, Va., "William H. Harrison, 1st Lieut. 2nd U.S. Cavalry, Prisoner of War, Danville, Va." manuscript notation on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan. 18" double circle postmark with matching "Due 6" in circle, manuscript "Examined R.C. Smith, Lt. Col. Commanding" on backflap, Very Fine and rare, extremely attractive.Estimate $500 - 750.
Included is original letter datelined "Military Prison, Danville, Va., October 23, 1864" mentioning movements from camp to camp while prisoner, "On the 2nd October I was transferred in company with all the Libby Prisoners to Salisbury, N.C. and remained there until the 19th inst. when we were transferred to Danville, Va…., how long we shall remain here is an uncertainty".
Realized: $850