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English: Civil War POW letter with dual US/CSA postage attached, 1865 Mail from Virginia bearing a manuscript Virginia town,"Gravelton, Va" with postmaster’s signature.“H. A. Camp PM” ties the CSA stamp to cover, dated "Feb 27, 1865". Manuscript “Gen Ould Commisioner Exchange Richmond, Va” at upper left. Cover sent via Fortress Monroe Va with Old Point Comfort, Va double-ring Postmark, Mar 25, 1865, and the US stamp tied with cork cancel. |
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U.S. Post Office / CSA Post Office (dual use postage)John L. Kimbrough MD, Colonel USAF (Retired) Photo image obtained/rendered by Gwillhickers |
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| current | 02:34, 1 February 2011 | | 699 × 400 (58 KB) | Gwillhickers | Correct hue |
| 02:23, 1 February 2011 |  | 699 × 400 (58 KB) | Gwillhickers | Better size, tone | |
| 02:22, 1 February 2011 |  | 388 × 222 (26 KB) | Gwillhickers | {{Information |Description ={{en|1=Civil War POW letter with dual US/CSA postage attached, 1865}} |Source =U.S. Post Office / CSA Post Office (dual use postage)[http://www.jlkstamps.com/covers/pow1/pow106.htm John L. Kimbrough MD, Colonel USAF |
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