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Inside South-to-North
Throuth-the-Lines POW Cover which originated in Charleston SC. Endorsed
at left “Prisoner of War
Letter Charleston SC” and “Per Flag of Truce”
at upper left. Union Annapolis,
Md double ring CDS and Target
with handstamp “Due 6” dated
20 OCT 1864. Flag of Truce Boat most likely skipped Fortress
Monroe
and went on up to Annapolis where the cover entered the Federal mail
system. Blue paper cover addressed to Mr. Samuel B. Talpey,
Lynn, Mass. Cannot identify who sent the cover as there is no
Union soldier
listed as a POW named Talpey. Backflap opening tear and
professional
edge and corner repairs to a Very Fine appearance. Unusual
POW usage Ex-Kohn, Ex-Walske. |
$750.00 |