Lot 2104
Confederacy, Ohio State Penitentiary, Columbus, Oh. (Morgan's Raider), Prisoner of War correspondence group of 7 covers bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Columbus O." duplexes dated Sep. 16th to Nov.7th, sent from Major Robert Bullock who was a member of the infamous Morgan's Raiders of the 9th Kentucky Cavalry to his wife Mrs. Mary F. Bullock at Lexington Ky., manuscript one with "Ex Geo. S. Lester A.D.C." and four with "Ex W A Judkins, ADC" examiner's markings for Lt. George S. Lester and Lieut. William A. Judkins respectively, two without markings; some mixed condition and faults with one repaired, F.-V.F. and scarce group.Estimate $500 - 750.
Accompanied by an article by Richard B. Graham and Lynn K. Brugh "The Detection and Identification of Covers Sent by Officers of Morgan's Men from Ohio Penitentiary".
Realized: $725