Items for Sale - Prisoner of War & Civilian Flag of Truce - Section Two - Item#11657
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Item# 11657

JOHNSONS ISLAND, SANDUSKY, OHIO: 3¢ rose #65 cancelled by target with  matching SANDUSKY / O. // SEP / 16 / '64" double circle alongside in combination with RICHMOND / Va // SEP / 28 cds and matching "10" rate handstamp, addressed to Jno W. Stovall Esq., Sassafras Fork, No. Carolina with manuscript Censor's initials "Ex FWR" (Pvt. Frank W. Rittman) and routing endorsement, "For flag of truce boat / Via Old Pt. Comfort / Care of Genl. Comdg Dept. of Va. & N.C.", endorsed at top, "From W. Stovall, Prisoner of War".  Wonderful postal use of both sides.  [OH] [VA] $950.

Wilkins (or Wilkens) Stovall was a 25 year old farmer when he enlisted as a private (promoted to1st Lieut) into Co D 12th NC Infantry – he later transferred to Co K 55th NC. He was wounded atGettysburg and taken prisoner at Falling Waters, MD. He was first confined to Old Capitol Prison in D.C. and transferred to Johnson’s Island a few weeks later where he remained for almost two years. Military records included.

Price: $950