Lot 1922

"Immortal 600" P.O.W. cover, postmarked Charleston S.C., Oct. 31, 1864 c.d.s. and handstamped "10", endorsed "W.E. Johnson, Prisoner of War" and "By Flag of Truce", addressed to Johnson's wife in Liberty Hill, Kershaw District, S. C., Very Fine. Estimate 750 - 1,000
Lt. William E. Johnson was captured at Cold Harbor Va., May 30, 1864. He died in 1897 at the age of 70.
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Realized $625 |