Lot 1113
Confederacy, Camp Sorghum, Columbia, S.C., envelope endorsed "From Let. G.W. Grant, Prisoner of War, Columbia, S.C., By Flag of truce via Hilton Head S.C. to Reading, Pa.", barely discernible examiner's marking in pencil "Exd. Capt. J.C. Morgan" (commander at Camp Sorghum between Nov. 1864-Dec. 1865), bearing 10¢ blue, Die B (12), marginal with imprint, uncancelled and slightly faulty, "Old Point Comfort Va./Dec 16" double-ring datestamp and matching "Due 6" handstamp in circle, given the normal two week delay in the exchange of mail, it would seem that this cover was sent from Camp Sorghum prior to the inmates all being transferred to Camp Asylum later in December, 1864, Fine, this camp was only open for three months, and 20 covers recorded. Illustrated in Antrim, p. 130.
Estimate 500 - 750
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