Lot
4496 
Confederacy, Carroll Prison (Old Capital Prison), Washington D.C., ALS written by Confederate Governor of Virginia John Letcher and datelined "Carroll Prison, June 29, 1865", manuscript examiner's initials marking at top, he mentions "I am here without knowing the reason of my arrest, nor have I the least knowledge of the time when I shall be discharged…"; accompanied by carte-de-viste of Governor Letcher, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
Following the surrender at Appomattox, the Confederate Governor of Virginia, John Letcher was placed in prison. Carroll Prison was part of the Old Capital Prison, and consisted of a row of homes adjoining Old Capital Prison.
Realized: $425