CAMP HOFFMAN, POINT LOOKOUT, MARYLAND: US 65, 3¢ rose tied by WASHINGTON D.C. NOV 18 1863 duplex. Endorsed “From Pvt. Albert Smith, Co. K, 50th Va. Reg.” on cover to Lewis Smith Esq Laurel Fork, Carroll Co(unty) Va. With manuscript directive “Via Flag of Truce Boat City Point.” Large oval type A Point Lookout J.N. Patterson examined handstamp on back flaps, the scarcest and showiest of the Point Lookout censor markings with ONLY 44 RECORDED by Harrison. CSA Catalog PWH-16. Mail from Point Lookout was processed through Washington until January 1864. No confederate postal markings, although this passed through the lines at laurel fork, Virginia.  Ex Harrison. $650.

Albert H. Smith (1843-1887) enlisted August 5, 1862, at Carroll, Virginia, as a private in company E, Virginia 29th Infantry. He was taken prisoner April 6, 1865, at Farmville, Va., and confined to Point Lookout. He took the oath of allegiance June 2, 1865.