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Fort Delaware POW Cover
rarepre-1900

Fort Delaware POW Cover

United States · 1864 ·

A Civil War-era postal cover from Fort Delaware, featuring a 3-cent US stamp depicting George Washington, with a 'Prisoner's Letter' marking.

This cover originates from Fort Delaware, a major Union prison camp during the American Civil War, offering a glimpse into the postal communication of prisoners of war in 1864.

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Image: (former) Confederate Post Office · License: Public domain

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