Items for Sale - Prisoner of War & Civilian Flag of Truce - Section One - Item#19604
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Item# 19604

CIVILIAN FLAG OF TRUCE: US 65, 3¢ rose affixed over Charleston, S.C., PAID 5 in circle and tied by Old Point Comfort / Va. // Mar / 14 double-circle datestamp with manuscript directive at lower left "Via Flag of Truce Norfolk.” On cover to Mrs. Carson, 6 East 120th Street, New York, from Willington, S.C. Entered the Confederate mails with Charleston, S.C., Feb. 24, 186-" (1862) CDS and PAID 5; exchanged via Norfolk and Fortress Monroe, manuscript docketing at top, accompanied by photocopy of original letter, which is in the South Carolina Historical Society archives, from James Petigru Carson to his mother with interesting content saying he is staying in Willington for the moment trying not to offend either party so after the war he will be a liberty to go either place. Stamp with small edge nick at right, cover missing bottom flap, slightly reduced at bottom, still Very Fine and scarce cover with postage of both sides. This was possible only between November 1861 and April 1862, a very short time. Ex Karrer with penciled dealer initials Wm. G. Bogg and Brian M. Green note. $1,500.

Price: $1500