Lot
2486 
Confederacy, Fort Delaware Prison, Delaware City, Del., two circa 1864 prisoner of war covers from the Major Bullock correspondence to Mrs. Mary F. Bullock at Lexington Ky. with Delaware City Del. May 4th and Sep. 22nd cds and each bearing 1861, 3¢ rose cancelled by circular grids, each with "Prisoner's Letter, Examined. Fort Delaware, Del." oval examiner's handstamp; one cover reduced at right, F.-V.F. pair. Scott No. U.S. #65 Estimate $300 - 400.
General Morgan was so feared and hated in the North that subsequent to his capture it was decided that he and his officers required special treatment and would be confined in Ohio State Penitentiary. Morgan and about 27 of his men were confined on Aug. 1, 1863. After almost four months of imprisonment, Morgan and six of his officers made a daring escape during the night of Nov. 27, 1863. After Morgan's escape from Ohio Penitentiary, Maj. Bullock and other raiders were transferred to Fort Delaware in March 1864.
Realized: $270