POW179

USA #65 tied by a Target Cancel and the Sandusky, O(hio) double ring CDS 27 JUL (1864) North-to-South Johnson's Island POW Cover. Orange paper cover addressed to Mrs. Sarah F. Jones, Spring Garden PO, Pittsylvania Cty, Virginia. Endorsed at upper left "Geo W. Jones Lt Co I 18th Va Regt." Manuscript at lower left "By Flag of Truce Care of the Comd Officer Fortress Monroe." Manuscript examiner's marking. On transitting Richmond, the cover received the Richmond, Va CDS Powell Type 61 13 AUG (1864) which also ties the Federal stamp and Handstamp “Due 10” Dietz Type P to assess the CSA postage. George Washington Jones (1832-1910) mustered into Co I 18th Va Inf 4/24/1861 as a 2nd Lieut and promoted 1st Lieut 4/26/1862. As a member of Garnett's Brigade of Pickett's Division, the 18th Va Inf was a Pickett's Charge unit at Gettysburg. Lieut Jones was wounded and captured as a POW at Pickett's Charge 7/3/1863. He was confined at Johnson's Island until exchanged 3/14/1865. Johnson’s Island housed only CSA officers. Very Fine.

$600.00

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