Danville Prison, Va. Inner prisoner-of-war cover from Pvt. Elijah Rockhold to Bainbridge O. with original letter datelined "Danville Va. Prison & Hos. April 21st 1864", censored with "Exd MM" in pencil by Danville Prison Commander Major Mason Morfit (Aug.-Oct. 1864), entered U.S. mails with "Old Point Comfort Va. May 2" circular datestamp and "Due 3" straightline for unpaid soldier's letter, receipt docketing at left, soiling and some wear, still a Fine flag-of-truce cover sent via Richmond and Fortress Monroe, desirable with the Morfit censor mark, Elijah Rockhold was a member of Company H of the Ohio 89th Infantry Regiment, ex Harrison

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