VA3235

CSA #4a Dark Blue Stone 2 Position 24 (4-Margin) pen-cancelled (not tied) with the matching manuscript "Walton Mills Va April 15 1862" postal markings. Walton Mills is a listed post office in Cumberland County, Va. Military Address to Lt John Wm Turner, Jamestown Island, Va. Jamestown Island apparently had a small post office to service the soldiers in the area, but it must have been unofficial as it is not listed. Unsigned and undated pencil notation on the reverse "Island office opened during war for troops defending James River." I am unable to confirm that statement. Very small but complete cover. A little minor foxing and a small corner fault at the upper right. Overall a very clean appearing cover and a very obscure postal use. John William Turner (b1833) enlisted as a 2nd Lieut in Co C Va 10th Battn Heavy Artillery. Company C was known as "Allen's Artillery." The unit was assigned to the defenses of Richmond and fortified Jamestown Island to defend the James River. He was promoted 1st Lieut 2/10/1863 and later assigned to recuiting duty. He was back on the unit rolls  8/31/1864. Near the end of the war, he was captured as a POW at Sailor's Vreek (va) 4/6/1865 and confined at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington DC before being transferred to Johnson's Island. He was released from Johnson's Island after taking the Oath of Allegiance 6/20/1865.

$400.00

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