Civil War: 1864 Cover to Frank Barnes, Confederate POW, Great Note From Censor

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Great message written in pencil on the back: "Letter Examiner would prefer the young lady should testify her appreciation by writing on larger paper with
black ink
and refrain from cross baring. The letter is no longer enclosed, old ink stain
Addressed Lt. Frank Barnes or Capt. R. Bingham, Co. G, 56 Va Regt Vol. Henderson, Kentucky to Point Lookout, Maryland. Pencilled "Chas. H. Walker, ex-Officer censored writing on back. No letter enclosed, edge wear
Francis Cargill Barnes
Residence Wylliesburg, Charlotte County VA;  Enlisted on 7/12/1861 at Charlotte, VA as a Private. On 7/12/1861 he mustered into "G" Co. VA 56th Infantry
He was listed as:
* POW 7/3/1863 Gettysburg, PA (Captured at stone wall.)
* Confined 7/6/1863 Fort McHenry, MD
* Confined 7/18/1863 Johnson's Island, OH
* Confined 7/22/1863 Fort Delaware, DE
* Confined 7/16/1864 Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC (Here he is at Point Lookout in Maryland)
* Confined 1/1/1865 Hilton Head, SC (One of the "Immortal 600")
* Oath Allegiance 6/12/1865 Hilton Head, SC (Released)
Promotions:
* 2nd Lieut 5/3/1862 (Elected)
* 1st Lieut 12/22/1862
GUARANTEED TO BE OLD & ORIGINAL & GENUINE
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