CAMP SORGHUM, COLUMBIA, S.C.: manuscript "Prisoner's Letter" and "Via Flag of Truce, Charleston, S.C." on adversity cover made from printed shipping invoice addressed to Milton Austin, Clarksville, Ohio; manuscript "Ex" Confederate censor mark, postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan. 18" (1865) double circle with matching "Due 6" in circle handstamp, Very Fine, Ex Harrison who records 28 COVERS KNOWN. $700.

Lt. John W. Austin, Co. K, 5th Iowa Infantry, was in Camp Sorghum until 12/12/64 and moved to Camp Asylum; the timeline suggests he was there when this was mailed.