Lot
1638 
Confederacy, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Inner folded letter datelined "Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. July 18th, 1863" to Ohio franked with United States 1861 3¢ rose (small tear) tied by target cancel with "Old Point Comfort" double circle postmark alongside, letter mentions small wound, being captured & to write soon, but avoid any contraband or letter will be confiscated, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750.
David Caldwell was captured at Winchester, Va. on June 15th, 1863 and confined at Richmond on June 23rd. On February 10th 1864, he was among the 109 officers to escaped from Libby Prison. The prisoners working at night using crude tools, dug a tunnel through which they escaped. Approximately one third of the prisoners were recaptured, however Caldwell was never caught and rejoined his regiment on March 30, 1864. He also wrote a book which was published in 1864, Incidents of War and Southern Prison Life. .
Realized: $575