JOHNSON'S ISLAND PRISON, SANDUSKY, OHIO, manuscript censor’s “Ex” on fresh cover franked by US 65, 3¢ rose tied by Sandusky O OCT 29 ‘64 cds and target duplex to Miss Jennie Johnston, Castanea Grove, N.C., endorsed Via Fortress Monroe & Per Flag of Truce, partial RICHMOND VA. CDS at top and matching DUE 10 handstamp, Very Fine. Endorsed by W.H. Johnston Capt. 23rd N.C. Ex Harrison. $800.

William H. Johnston was 22 years old when he enlisted June 22, 1861, as a private. He was wounded May 31, 1862, at Seven Pines, Virginia, in the leg and hand. He was taken prisoner at Gettysburg July 1, 1863. He was confined at Fort Delaware, Johnson’s island, and Point Lookout. He was received for exchange May 22, 1865, at Cox’s Landing, James River, Virginia for exchange. He was paroled May 12, 1865, at Charlotte, NC. Johnston was promoted to captain on May 11, 1862.