Confederate Privateer John Yates Beall CDV Photo Card, 2 Cent Stamp

Description

Confederate Privateer John Yates Beall, CDV Photo Card
with handwritten
inscription and
2 Cent Revenue Stamp on back
Photo is believed to have been taken while Beall
was imprisoned and awaiting execution at Fort Columbus,
Governor's Island, New York harbor.
Handwritten inscription on back, I do not know with
any certainty who wrote it:
"I die in the hope of a resurrection,
and in the service and defense of
my country"
Stamp on back:
2 Cents, U.S. Inter. Rev. Playing Cards stamp
Snap Shot:
Born: Jan. 1, 1835 - Died: Feb. 24, 1865
1861 - enlisted in 2nd Virginia Infantry
Appointed by Jefferson Davis to conduct irregular naval operations
in the Chesapeake Bay. Operations were successful.
Beall and crew captured and imprisoned at Fort McHenry.
Returned to Richmond via prisoner exchange.
Summer 1864, irregular naval operations resumed.
Beall apprehended at Niagara Falls, charged with spying
and other war related activities.
Executed by hanging in New York City
Last words:
"I protest against execution. It is absolute murder.
Brutal murder. I die in the service and defense
of my country!"
Card is in very nice condition, there is a tiny ding
at top left hand corner (SEE PHOTO).
2 Cent Revenue Stamp affixed to back has a portion
of the left edge missing (SEE PHOTO).
Please take a careful look at all the photos for details.