Patriotic envelope collection
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Abstract
Patriotic printed envelopes, dating from the Civil War and the Spanish American War. Civil War examples include both Union and Confederate envelopes, with several hundred by New York printer Charles Magnus.
The Civil War envelopes have been digitized and are available in the Shelby White and Leon Levy Digital Library.
Historical Note
The printed envelope came into use in America in 1840 and was first used for advertising or satirical purposes. In the 1850s to 1860s 'corner cards,' with printing applied in the upper left-hand side of the front of the envelope, were common. By the onset of the Civil War, printed envelopes were already in use as a propaganda medium. Lithography was the main mode of printing used for envelopes, especially for colored designs. Printed envelopes were sold either as a single item or with matching paper.
New York City was considered the printing capital of the United States from about 1825 and continued to be so during the Civil War years. Despite New York's official status as a Union state, many residents of New York City were not so assuredly in favor of the Union, or even of the war itself. In 1863 the city saw riots in Union Square and elsewhere protesting the draft and other war hardships. Such commotion in the nation's biggest city may have added more weight to the need for distribution of pro-Union propaganda. Printed envelopes continued to be popular throughout the century, and patriotic envelopes were printed once again during the Spanish American War in 1898.
Many envelopes in the Civil War series were printed by Charles Magnus, a prominent New York City lithographer. Magnus came to the United States from Germany following the political upheavals in Europe in 1848. He was an accomplished lithographer, and developed a following of customers who purchased his many printed products - maps, games, lettersheets, and artistic prints as well as political envelopes.
Arrangement
Within series, the collection is organized alphabetically by subject.
Listed subjects for Civil War envelopes are: African-Americans, American eagle, animals, U.S. Constitution, death, flags, foreign affairs, Fort Sumter, Liberty/Columbia, monuments, Satan, ships, soldiers and sailors, states (further divided by Union, Border, and Confederate), portraits (arranged alphabetically), U.S. shield, U.S. star, Unlce Sam, women, Zouaves, and miscellaneous images (further divided by Union, secession and Confederate scenes). Envelopes printed by Charles Magnus are kept together, and are further divided by American eagles, camp scenes, soldiers and sailors, cities, states, portraits and the Star Spangled Banner. A few oversize envelopes include images of camp scenes and flags.
Spanish American War envelopes are organized by portrait and then by subject.
Series I: Civil War Envelopes
Series II: Spanish American War Envelopes
Scope and Contents
The Patriotic Envelope Collection spans the period from 1861 to 1898, with the vast majority dated between 1861 and 1865, and contains approximately 3,000 envelopes with patriotic scenes and text printed on their exterior. It is arranged into two series: I. Civil War Envelopes and II. Spanish American War Envelopes. Most envelopes measure approximately 3 x 5 1/2 inches. The Collection was removed from the Graphic Arts File during processing.
The envelopes are printed or embossed with caricatures, allegories, slogans, and portraits relating to war events and personalities. The vast majority are Union-oriented from the Civil War; most were produced by New York printers. Some are quite crude; others are beautifully designed and executed, many are in color, with some even printed in gilt. Scenes or text appears on most of the envelopes in the upper left hand corner. Sometimes the printing extends across the upper front of the envelope, or to the verso. Several envelopes contain duplicates of the same image, often in different colored ink.
Oversize material includes a few pictorial lettersheets from each war, as well as oversize (often legal-sized) envelopes.
Civil War envelopes have been digitized and and are available online via New York Heritage.
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Access Restrictions
Materials in this collection may be stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.
Use Restrictions
Taking images of documents from the library collections for reference purposes by using hand-held cameras and in accordance with the library's photography guidelines is encouraged. As an alternative, patrons may request up to 20 images per day from staff.
Application to use images from this collection for publication should be made in writing to: Department of Rights and Reproductions, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024-5194, rightsandrepro@nyhistory.org. Phone: (212) 873-3400 ext. 282.
Copyrights and other proprietary rights may subsist in individuals and entities other than the New-York Historical Society, in which case the patron is responsible for securing permission from those parties. For fuller information about rights and reproductions from N-YHS visit: https://www.nyhistory.org/about/rights-reproductions
Preferred Citation
This collection should be cited as Civil War Envelope Collection, PR 117, Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections, The New-York Historical Society
Location of Materials
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Varioius donors.
Existence and Location of Copies
Digital copies of the Civil War envelopes are available in the Shelby White and Leon Levy Digital Library.
About this Guide
Repository
Series I: Civil War Envelopes
Arrangement Note
The Civil War envelopes are arranged by subject, and have been assigned numbers within each subject (i.e., the numbering system is not simply consecutive, but starts over with each subject). To request an item, researchers will need to provide the subject, the box number and the item number.
Envelopes are listed in the finding aid alphabetically by subject. The "Title" field lists the subject first, followed by a colon and text that appears on the envelope. The "General note" provides a description of the image on the envelope and, where available, the creator.
Existence and Location of Copies
Digital copies of the Civil War envelopes are available in the Shelby White and Leon Levy Digital Library.
African-Americans : Sam, where's massa Jeff's sogers dis morning?
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Two African-American males holding hoes, talking to one another. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
African-Americans : I'm glad I'm not in Dixie!
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African-American man wearing a tattered version of Uncle Sam's costume and dancing. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee
African-Americans : Uncle Sam sends his bird after traitor Jeff.
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Three African-Americans watch as Jefferson Davis is carried off by an eagle. Davis holds flag bearing skull and cross bones. Yellow envelope with black ink. Image on left.
African-Americans : What is you gwing to fite' for?
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African-American woman doing laundry with African-American man standing beside her smoking a pipe. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
African-Americans : The innocent cause of the war.
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African-American man seated with hoe and loaf of bread. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on left.
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Creator: J. E. M.
African-Americans : The peculiar institution.
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African-American man, seated outdoors surrounded by foliage. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on top-left.
African-Americans : Taking an observation from a dark point.
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African-American man with Caucasian boy on his shoulders who looks through a spyglass and holds a bayonet. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
African-Americans : I'se contraband
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Head of an African-American man at the center of a ten-pointed star. The names of ten confederate states are inscribed on the points of the star.. Pink envelope with black ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on seal.
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Creator: Magee
African-Americans : [Man in chains being whipped.]
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Man in chains on his knees, his arms held by another man who is raising a whip over his head. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
African-Americans : Come back you black rascal.
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Caucasian man holding a whip and shackles calling after an African-American family as they flee toward Fort Monroe. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
African-Americans : Contraband barricade.
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Battle between Union and Confederate soldiers. Some Union soldiers using tools as weapons. Beige envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee
African-Americans : Black drop.
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Head of an African-American man coming out through the top of a bottle labeled "black drop." Pink envelope with black ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on seal.
African-Americans : By golly massa Butler, I like dis better dan workin' in de field for ole Sesesh massa.
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African-American man polishing a pair of boots. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Zahm, S. H. & Co., publisher
African-Americans : You had better get out dere, Massa Jeff.
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African-American man taunts Jefferson Davis who is in a box labeled refrigerator. Yellow envelope with black ink. Image on left (vertical orientation.)
African-Americans : The "peculiar institution." The "peculiar institution."
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The feet of an African-American. Yellow envelope with black ink. Image of left.
African-Americans : Map of the seat of war.
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African American man, left, map depicting Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and the border of Pennsylvania, right. Key of locations in upper left corner.
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Creator: Harpel, Oscar H. (Oscar Henry), b. 1828
African-Americans : I'se just "seceshed" from Ole Massa, Yah, Yah, Yah!
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African-American man dancing happily. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Gates, James, publisher
African-Americans : Judas vile betrayed his master, I betrayed fair liberty.
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African-American man with knapsack walking away from a Caucasian man lynched from a tree branch. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
African-Americans : The result of secession.
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Two African-American males having a conversation. One poorly dressed, the other in a top hat and fine clothes. Cream envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee, J., copyright holder
African-Americans : Contraband of war; or, volunteer sappers and miners from the "f. f. v."
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African-American men with mining tools in-hand, volunteering to join the Union Army. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
African-Americans : Bress de Lor, we am contraban.
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American-American man and woman dancing. Beige envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
African-Americans : Southern currency.
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African-Americans, carrying knapsacks, being called by the North Star. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
African-Americans : Music by the "Contra-Band."
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Three African-Americans playing instruments. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
African-Americans : The latest contraband of war.
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African-American man standing with a hoe in his hand. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885, distributor
African-Americans : One of the F. F. V.'s after his Contraband.
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African-American boy clings to the leg of General Butler. Butler extends his sword to fend-off slave owner with whip and dog. Beige envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left.
African-Americans : Farewell to the good old times.
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Horse-drawn cart carrying bales of cotton with one African-American male walking beside, two others riding on the cart. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left. Embossed decoration on the seal.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
African-Americans : [Slave escaping at Fort Monroe.]
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Caucasian man with whip calling out to an African American man who flees toward Fort Monroe. White envelope with black ink. Image on top.
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Creator: Young, Lockwood & Co., printer
African-Americans : Where's Jeff Davis?
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African-American male crawling on feet and hands, wearing stripes, and holding a whip. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
African-Americans : Wanted: a $15,000,000 loan for the C. S. A.
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African-American boy looking at large sign seeking funds for the Confederate States of America. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: King & Baird, printer
African-Americans : Him fader's hope, him moder's joy, him darling little contraband boy. Him fader's hope, him moder's joy, him darling little contraband boy.
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African-American baby being held up by Caucasian man. White envelope with red ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Hoyt
African-Americans : A king for the south.
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African-American man dressed in a C.S.A. uniform with epaulettes, a sword, and a frying pan for a hat. He is barefoot and holds a bottle. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on the seal.
African-Americans : The cause of all our troubles.
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Bust of African American man with image of a plantation in background. White envelope with blue ink and applied color. Image top, center.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
African-Americans : The persuasive eloquence of the sunny south.
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African-American man bound to a pole being whipped. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
African-Americans : I wouldn't pull down dat flag, Massa George
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African-American man attempting to stop a Caucasian man [George Washington?] from removing the American flag from a flagpole. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: King & Baird, printer
African-Americans : Oh! Massa Jeff, dis sesesh fever will kill de nigger.
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An African-American man visiting two others who are in bed ill. On the wall are advertisements for things including " Dr. Jeffy's concentrated bond plasters," and "The great southern remedy." White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880, copyright holder
American Eagle : In union there is strength.
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American Eagle perched on two hands clasped together in a handshake. In the eagle's mouth is a banner bearing the motto. White envelope with blue ink. Image in top-left. Embossed decoration on seal.
American Eagle : The American Eagle coming down on the C. S. A. pirates. The American Eagle coming down on the C. S. A. pirates.
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Enormous eagle claw coming down from the sky above several ships. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
American Eagle : The first blood.
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American Eagle in flight over text. Beige envelope with red ink. Image on top-left. Refers to attack on the 6th Massachusetts Infantry as it was travelling through Baltimore, April 19, 1861
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880
American Eagle with Flag : How our American eagle serves the secession rooster.
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Eagle standing on American flag holding feathers in his beak of a rooster labeled "secession" who skulks away dripping blood. White envelope with colored ink. Image on top-left.
American Eagle with Flag : [Eagle in flight carrying American flag with its beak.]
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Eagle in flight carrying American flag with its beak. White envelope with colored ink. Addressed to [Mipas White ?] Boston, Mass. Three cent stamp postmarked Jun (year?), New (York?)
American Eagle with Flag : [Eagle in flight with American flag and olive branch clasped in claws.]
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Eagle in flight with American flag and olive branch clasped in claws. White envelope with blue ink and applied color. Image in top-left.
American Eagle with Flag and Shield : The war for the union.
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Seal showing dead eagle on American shield, "pluribus unum" above and with flags and shield below. Image on left. Text "the war for the union" in stars and stripes on top-right. White envelope with brown ink covering most of recto.
American Eagle with Flag and Shield : [Eagle with American shield and flags.]
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Eagle with wings spread perched on a quill of arrows with American shield and draped flags behind him. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top.
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Creator: Reagles & Co., manufacturer
American Eagle with Serpent : The destruction of the snake of South Carolina.
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Eagle holds a dead snake in beak and another in claws as many smaller snakes slither in surrounding grass. American flag behind eagle with Andrew Jackson and John Calhoun watching from top corners. White envelope with colored ink. Image covers sheet.
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Creator: Orr, John William, 1815-188
American Eagle with Shield : The war for the Union.
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Eagle perched on American shield with the word "liberty" below (left). The words "The war for the Union" in stars and stripes (right). White envelope with colored ink. Addressed to Mrs. George A. Andrews, [Great] Barrington, Mass. With notes.
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Creator: Harbach & Bro., copyright holder
American Eagle with Shield : [Eagle with American shield]
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Eagle with American shield. Scene in background includes train and ship. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on top-left.
American Eagle with Shield : [Eagle with American shield.]
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Eagle with wings spread perched next to American shield with ship in background. White envelope with black ink. Image on left. "Boston & NY" in pencil on verso.
Animals : Where is Beauregard?
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Elephant carrying a banner saying "Where is Beauregard? " and wearing on saying "Express from Harper's Ferry." White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Animals : Secession powder for rats.
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Two rats, Manchester rat and Paris rat, gnawing at a cotton bale. White envelope with brown ink. Image in top left corner.
Animals : Southern honor.
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Grasshopper blowing bugle and holding a banner that reads "hum." White envelope with brown ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on seal.
Animals : Secessionist. Secessionist. Secessionist.
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Mule with Confederate flag draped over its back. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on top-left.
Animals : The game cock Secession, after the fight.
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Cock with the head of an African-American and the names Davis, Beauregard, and Toombs written in its tailfeathers. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
Animals : The Union game cock and secession shanghae.
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A rooster, standing beside the American flag, and a hen, standing beside a flag bearing skull and crossbones, face each other across a river. The Capitol building is visible far in the distance. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Robinson, Alfred S., publisher
Animals : Recruits wanted for the brave southern army.
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A dog and a monkey dressed in Confederate uniforms. The dog plays a drum. The monkey has a sword drawn and a flag showing stripes and skull and crossbones tied to his tail. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Animals : "The Secession Wolf"
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Wolf in a suit kneels before Little Red Riding Hood holding the American flag . Yellow envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Animals : A queer chicken.
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A strange bird-like creature with part of a peacock's tail, a devil's tail and horns, a bat's wings and a hooked beak holds the Confederate flag. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Jas. Gate, publisher
Animals : In Memory of the S.C.
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Serpent wrapping itself around a hangman's galley with a noose attached. An American flag also is wrapped around the galley as well. White envelope with blue and red ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Mickley, J. P. stationer
Animals : Let the Sword of the Union first subdue the monster Secession, then the Dove of Peace may present the olive branch and the sun of prosperity will shine again.
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A hand holding a Union sword emerges out of the clouds with a snake wrapped around it. A dove with an olive branch in its mouth rests above the hand. Sun rays come out from behind the clouds. Envelope of white paper with gray ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Animals : Mad Dog!!
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A dog, with initials "J. D.," on collar and "secession" on back, runs with bayonets coming down from above. White envelope with black ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on seal.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Animals : Meeting of Davis and Beauregard at Manassas Junction
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Davis and Beauregard as animals with hats on. White envelope with blue ink. Large image on envelope.
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William
Animals : Jeff Davis on a scouting expedition.
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A fox steals away in the night on a road labeled "to Dixie's Land," holding two dead ducks, one labeled "Tennessee," the other, "Virginia." White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee, J.
Animals : When Southern fools depute an ass.
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A braying ass wearing a lion's skin with a flag tied to it's tail. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left with text below.
Animals : J. D. the noble king of beasts.
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First two lines of text under the image of a lion, the next two under the image of a zebra. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William, copyright holder
Animals : A southern gorrilla, (guerilla). A southern gorilla, (guerilla)
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Gorilla (?) dressed in uniform with Confederate hat. White envelope with black ink. Image on left, text top-center.
Animals : A confederated chicken.
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A chicken missing most of its feathers with a small sword suspended from it's body. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: New-York Union Envelope Depot New -York Union Envelope Deport New-York Union Envelope Deport
Animals : O Jeff! You little noisy cur!
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A Union soldier on horseback ropes a dog labeled "mad." White envelope with blue ink. Image on left (vertical orientation.)
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William
Animals : Free speech at the South.
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A nude female crouches and covers her head with her arms to protect herself from a snake, labeled "secession," that entwines her body, rising over her with a hissing open mouth. Envelope of orange paper with black ink. Image on left.
Animals : Root or Die
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Pig with saddle holding American flag rooting under the Secession rock. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Animals : To the South.
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A bird in flight carrying message in its beak. White envelope with blue ink. Image in top-left.
Animals : [Secession as a dragon]
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A knight wearing the American shield fights a dragon labeled "secession." White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
Animals : The moaning of the tied.
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A howling dog tied to a post. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William
Animals : Strayed.
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A lion approaches a frightened mule as a man in uniform limps off nearby. White envelope with black ink.
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Creator: Gates, James, publisher
Animals : The southern vulture "hard up."
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Confederate soldier with rooster's head entering a pawn shop carrying a bail of cotton. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Animals : Hornet's nest.
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Hornets nest in tree branches. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Animals : The flower of the South.
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A mule's head on the body of a well-dressed man. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee
Animals : Young America preparing a "Hasty Plate of Soup" for Gen. Scott.
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The motto tells who is who in the drawing. Turtles and other animals are slaughtered by 'Young America'. Cream envelope with red ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: King & Baird, printer
Animals : Massachusetts vs. South Carolina.
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Two cats, tied together by their tales and hung upside-down over a branch, fighting with one another. One cat is labeled "S. Carolina," the other "Massachusetts." White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Animals : Governor Magoffin's neutrality means holding the Cock of the Walk while the Confederate Cat kills off his chickens.
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A cat, labeled "Magoffin," holds back a rooster, labeled "Uncle Sam," as another cat, labeled "Jeff Davis," kills chicks labeled "Union." White envelope with red ink. Image on top-left.
Animals : The union constitution liberty and laws!!
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Elephant carrying an American flag with the words "The union constitution liberty and laws!!", and wearing another flag on its back, lifts it foot over a running rat labeled "Jeff." White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Mumford & Co., publisher
Animals : The Hercules of 1861.
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General Grant (?) swings a club labeled "Union" in defense against a many-headed serpent labeled "Secession." The serpent's heads are: Floyd, Pickens, Beauregard, Twiggs, Davis, Stephens, and Toombs. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Animals : Floyd, of the C.S.A.
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A raccoon. White envelope with blue ink. Image in top left corner.
Animals : The Speaker of the House of the "Southern Confederacy," now assembled, July 20th, 1861.
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A monkey sitting on a chair. He is wearing clothes and smoking. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left (vertical orientation).
Animals : Beef for the rebels.
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Alligator on the banks of a river. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
Animals : Sly-fox Scott.
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Monkey, labeled "Jeff," holding a Confederate flag playing cards with a fox beside an American flag. White envelope with colored ink. Image on top-left.
Animals : I wonder if the coast is clear?
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Cats wearing military hats and epaulettes sit on bails of cotton in a blockaded harbor. They kill rats which are labeled " prizes." White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Animals : "Let us Alone."
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Large pig standing. White envelope with red ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Berlin & Jones, copyright holder
Animals : National Veal Weal
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A large beaver holds up a steel trap over a weasel with "Jeff" over his head. Weasel has a broom and pail tied to his tail. Yellow envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Animals : Spirit of the North
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A lion in a field. White envelope with green and yellow ink. Image in top left corner.
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Creator: J. Magee
Animals : Secession Web
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Davis as a spider catching the secession states in his web strung from the American flag. There is a skull and cross bones on his spider back and he is dripping blood and clutching Virginia. Cream envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Animals : The End of Rebellion-a painful Tail
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Scissors labeled 'Union Shears' cutting off the tail of the animal labeled Secession while 'Secession' is jumping out of an open window. A hand holds the severed tail. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's son, printer
Animals : A rara (D) avis wants to be let alone.
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Rooster pins another bird labeled "C. S. A." on its back as the pinned bird exclaims "Oh! Let me alone." Pink envelope with black ink. Image in top-left. Embossed decoration on seal.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Animals : An ass-sault from a "masked" battery.
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Soldier being kicked by a rearing mule. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Zahm, S. H. & Co., publisher
Animals : Here Lies C.S.A.
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Tombstone for the C.S.A. Appears to be a mule head and an African-American sitting atop the mules head. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Magee
Constitution : E Pluribus Unum
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Temple of Liberty on a hill entitled Constitution and Laws, with people waving the American flag below. White envelope with red, blue and brown ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Magee
Constitution : The Constitution
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Hands shaking over the background of the Constitution, American flag, a battle-axe and stars. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Death's Head : Oh! "Let me Alone."
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A mock shield coat of arms. A serpent forms the border, with a crowned skull and crossbones in the center, over a bottle of whiskey. White envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Death's Head : Weighed, and found wanting
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Omnipotent eye in the sky and disembodied hand holding scales. Scales have skull on crossbones on lighter side and the battle-axe of the Union on the heavier side. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left side.
Death's Head : Monument to the memory of Jeff. Davis
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Jefferson Davis as a skeleton in military boots, sword and hat standing atop a stacked pyramid of skulls. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Death's Head : Secession Whiskey
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A giant goblet being hovered over by a skeleton. Inside the goblet is a pudgy, drunk (sleeping?) person. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left side.
Death's Head : Vanity, Treachery & Death
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Skull, with serpent wrapping around it and a feather. White envelope with black ink. Image on top left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Flags--Confederate : We are Seven
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Flag of South Carolina with palmetto on it. Beige envelope with black ink. Image on top left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Flags--Confederate : [Confederate flag]
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Confederate flag. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Flags--Confederate : May emblems of traitors, ever scurvy Be forever topsy-turvy.
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Confederate flag, upside down. Cream envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Flags--Confederate : The Pirate Flag
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Confederate flag with the 'The Pirate Flag' in blue section and Davis and Stephens on red bars. Cream envelope with red and blue ink. Image covers entire envelope.
Flags--Union : Richmond has fallen!
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American flag with the words "Richmond has fallen" on it. Design covers entirety of white envelope in red and blue ink. Handwritten date of April 18, 1914 on the back.
Flags--Union : The Union Forever
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Waving American flag on a pole. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Flags--Union : The Constitution and the Union
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Waving American flag on a pole. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Flags--Union : The Stars and Stripes must cover the whole
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A map of the United States with the flag covering the entirety of it. Design takes up the entire back of the white envelope. Ink used is red, blue and black.
Flags--Union : Our compromise for Traitors
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Waving American flag with circular star pattern. Smoking cannon, to indicate it's just been fired below the flag. Yellow envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Foreign Affairs : No Foreign Interference
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A floral design of cotton with a decorative border. White envelope with red, blue, green and black ink. Image on left side.
Foreign Affairs : JOHN,-I Paid the cash for this cotton and want to pass?
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John Bull is hauling a large bale of cotton on his back. Uncle Sam tells him he 'can't pass Joney'. Man on left has a bag of money and a cat of nine tails whip. Cream envelope with black ink. Large image on left side.
Foreign Affairs : Great Safe Trial
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John Bull and Napoleon characters stand in front of two safes that have had fires set underneath them. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Foreign Affairs : John Bull in his perilous feat of Horsemanship
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John Bull tries to ride two horses, the Union and Secession while balancing a bale of cotton on his shoulders. Beige envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Magee
Foreign Affairs : Cotton - England's God
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A large crowned head with a small body sits atop a bale of cotton, with many people kneeling and worshipping around it. 'King Cotton' is sitting and crushing slaves. White envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's son, printer
Foreign Affairs : Cotton is King!
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John Bull with a paper printed with 'Manchester' in his pocket kneels before a large, crowned anthropomorphic bale of cotton. The man Bull is stepping on a slave on the ground. White envelope with many colored ink. Image on left side.
Foreign Affairs : John Bull
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A clothed bull stands in a doorway talking to a man (perhaps William L. Yancey?) with a paper with 'Bogus' printed on it. A bale of cotton stands nearby. Envelope is white with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Stimson & Co.
Foreign Affairs : Commissioners of C.S.A. at the Foreign Courts.
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Babies dressed in finery playing with each other. Cream envelope with red ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Magee, J.
Foreign Affairs : John Bull "don't see it."
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John Bull looks into a viewing device is a bale of cotton while cotton in dumped into his vision path. An African-American child holds up a sign with "Southern Vi…". Yellow envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Foreign Affairs : J.D.--Please let me bring my prizes on to your premises, Mr. Bull.
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John Bull stands in doorway while Davis tries to give him things in a large satchel. 'Yankee Doodle' looks on from atop a fence. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Foreign Affairs : These bonds will never do, my friend,
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Man standing with two papers in his hands, one saying "Southern Bonds" the other "Jeff Davis $20,000". Two men stand in the background, one under a sign "Loans Taken". Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: New York Union Envelope Depot
Foreign Affairs : Victoria Rex thinks better of it and won't recognise traitors or harbo(u)r their pirate-eers
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A figure with a Union Jack shield (Queen Victoria as England) sits on a lion. Below is a rooster saying "Now won't you recognise us!" Rooster holds a Confederate flag with a skull stuck on it. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Brown & Ryan
Foreign Affairs : John Bull making his speech to "King Cotton"
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John Bull character standing, with one hand in his pocket. Beige envelope with red ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Foreign Affairs : Jeff announceth to ye rebell Cabinett ye grayte scheme of invytynge Grayte Brittayne to send our a Royall Babbie to take chge of ye Cottonocracy of ye South-ye whych produceth mutch merrymeant among ye Cabinett aforesayd.
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A table full of men writing with pen and ink and looking amused. White envelope with red ink. Image takes up entire envelope.
Foreign Affairs : The British Lion heedless of the trap,
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A lion creeps toward a trap set using cotton as a bait. The string is held by a man dressed in military garb, with a man in top hat and tails sitting on a rock to the right. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Harpel, printer
Foreign Affairs : John Bull's Sympathy
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A slave is being whipped as he kneels beside a bale of cotton imprinted with CSA on it. John Bull sits atop the bale ignoring the kneeling slave near him. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Foreign Affairs : Jeff.--I want to be "let a loan" on these little collaterals.
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Jefferson Davis trying to get a loan from John Bull for what appears to be cherries. White envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Foreign Affairs : Look out John or you will get your foot in it
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A bull (John) sticking his foot in a trap entitled Secession. The eagle warns him not to step in it. The Rooster with epaulets, Napoleon, tells him Bravo.
Foreign Affairs : The Reverses of the C.S.A.
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Man's face that appears smiling when envelope held upright and frowning when envelope is flipped over. Two sets of text each appears under each 'face'. Yellow envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Fort Sumter : Remember Fort Sumter!
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Large American flag flying over a burning Fort Sumter. Beige envelope with red, blue and black ink. Image on left side.
Fort Sumter : Ft. Sumpter [sic]
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The figure of Liberty dressed in the stars and stripes rises in a cloud over Ft. Sumter. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Fort Sumter : Though seven rebel forts combined,
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A scene of Fort Sumter ablaze with a large flag waving overhead. Yellow envelope with red, blue and black ink. Image on left side.
Fort Sumter : "Sumter First-Peace Afterwards."
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Figure of Victory on the shore holding the flag, points toward Ft. Sumter and a ship in the water behind her. It appears some sort of lightning bolt is coming toward the flag on Ft. Sumter. Beige envelope with red and blue ink. Image on top left side.
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Creator: Magee
Liberty/Columbia : Liberty at Port Royal
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Liberty standing on a cannon with the flag waving next to her. A ship is in the background. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image is on top and left.
Liberty/Columbia : The Traitors shall have Justice.
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A figure of Justice with scales and sword leaning against a pillar. Orange envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William, distributor
Liberty/Columbia : [Liberty]
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Liberty dressed in stars and stripes holding wheat and reaching up towards the flag that says Union. White envelope with many colored inks. Image on left side.
Liberty/Columbia : [Liberty and a Native American]
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The figure of Liberty holding a flag alongside a Native American. White envelope with multi-colored image. Image on left side.
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Creator: Kimmel, F. K.
Liberty/Columbia : Justice shall be done,
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Figure of Justice with scales and sword. Beige envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Nine soldiers, one on horseback, in various uniforms, posed near a tent. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Seven soldiers in various uniforms posed among trees. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Nine soldiers in various uniforms posed with crossing bayonets. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Seven soldiers in various uniforms posed near a tent and a tree. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Four soldiers in various uniforms, one on horseback, posed near a tent. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Soldier posed with his rifle in front of a tree. Soldiers on horseback in the background. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Five soldiers in various uniforms posed near a tree. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Seven soldiers in various uniforms posed near a tent and a tall gas lamp. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Five soldiers in various uniforms, one on horseback, posed near a tree. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Five soldiers in various uniforms posed near a tent with a tall gas lamp nearby. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Nine soldiers in various uniforms posed with crossing bayonets among some trees. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Seven soldiers in various uniforms posed near a tent labeled "refreshments" with a tall gas lamp nearby. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Six soldiers in various uniforms posed near a tree. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Nine soldiers in various uniforms posed with crossing bayonets. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Six soldiers in uniform posed around a tent labeled "refreshments." White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Four soldiers in various uniforms posed near a tree. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Eight soldiers in various uniforms posed with crossing bayonets.White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Six soldiers in various uniforms posed with crossing bayonets, near a tree. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Ten soldiers in various uniforms posed outdoors. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Camp Scene : Camp scene from photograph
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Four soldiers in various uniforms, one on horseback, posed near a tree. White envelope with cooper-colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Portraits : Gen. L. Blenker
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Portrait of Louis Blenker with a map of Virginia. Image covers sheet. White envelope with gold ink.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Portraits : Maj. Gen. McCall
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Portrait of McCall surrounded by soldiers. Cream envelope with gold ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Portraits : Review of the army.
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Portraits of Abraham Lincoln and George McClellan framed by flags and soldiers in various uniforms. White envelope with gold ink. Image covers sheet.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Portraits : [Portrait of a group of Union soldiers]
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Large group portrait of a number of Union soldiers, some on horseback. Cream envelope with gold ink. Image covers entire front of envelope.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Portraits : [Portrait of a group of Union soldiers]
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Large group portrait of a number of Union soldiers, some on horseback. Cream envelope with gold ink. Image covers entire front of envelope.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Portraits : [Portrait of a group of Union soldiers]
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Large group portrait of a number of Union soldiers, some on horseback. Cream envelope with gold ink. Image covers entire front of envelope.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Portraits : Maj. Gen. Halleck
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Portrait of Henry Halleck surrounded by soldiers. Cream envelope with gold ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Portraits : Maj. Gen. Butler
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Benjamin Butler beside a map of North Carolina. White envelope with green ink. Image covers sheet.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Star Spangled Banner : [Train with flag.]
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Train flying American flag on front of locomotive. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on left. Verso: Lyrics to "The Star Spangled Banner."
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--States : New York.
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Soldiers on battlefield on left. New York state seal on top-center. American Flag on left. White envelope with gold ink.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles, publisher
Magnus, Charles--States : North Carolina.
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Angel next to American flag and Devil holding North Carolina state seal. White envelope with gold ink. Images on left and center.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--States : Louisiana.
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Angel next to American flag and Devil holding Louisiana state seal. White envelope with gold ink. Images on left and center.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--States :
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For the Union.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Washington, D.C. : Long Bridge, Washington, by Moonlight No. 3
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A view of Long Bridge, with guard houses and a few soldiers present. It is otherwise deserted. Cream envelope with copper ink. Image on entire front of envelope.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Washington, D.C. : Long Bridge, Washington, by Moonlight No. 1
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Horses pulling a cart with a cannon on it over the bridge, while soldiers with bayonets look on or rest against the side. Cream envelope with copper ink. Image on entire front of envelope.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Magnus, Charles--Washington, D.C. : Long Bridge, Washington, by Moonlight No. 2
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Horses pulling a cart with a cannon on it over the bridge, while soldiers with bayonets look on or huddle against the side. A small building is visible. Cream envelope with copper ink. Image on entire front of envelope.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : We stand by our flag.
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Confederate flag. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Magnus, Charles
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : Unite or die.
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Snake labeled with the names of the Confederate states. White envelope with black ink. Image on top.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : Away down south in Dixie.
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Horse-drawn cart carrying bales of cotton, with two men riding and another walking beside it. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left-top.
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Creator: Falen, G. W., printer
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : Bold but wary.
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Shield with star, moon and palm tree. White envelope with brown ink. Image on top-left.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : C.S.A
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Confederate flag. White envelope with colored and gold ink. Image in center.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : Confederate States of America, Post Office Department, Auditor's Office.
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Stationary from Auditors office. No image. White envelope with black ink. Text across top. Addressed to E. E. Alexander, Esq., P.M.(?) Pickens, C.H., S. C.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : C. S. A. Our throne.
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Confederate officer sitting on a bale of cotton. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : Southern rights will be defended by Southern men.
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Confederate flag. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Mullen, J., publisher
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : Don'e tread on us.
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Two Confederate flags, crossing and joined with a snake, over the state seal of South Carolina. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : Southern rights.
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Confederate shield. White envelope with colored ink. Image in center (vertical orientation.)
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : The cotton plant - king of the South.
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Cotton plant with decorative frame. White envelope with black ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on seal.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : The sunny South our country. The sunny South our country.
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Baby sitting on a globe holding the Confederate flag and strangling a snake labeled "abolition." Cream envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : We are in the field, and the bars are up!
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Confederate flag. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image covers sheet.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : [Confederate Liberty.] [Confederate Liberty.]
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Liberty holding a Confederate flag. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Allen & Boyer
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : Gather around your country's flag. Gather around your country's flag.
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Confederate soldier on horseback with sword drawn. White envelope with black ink. Image on left. Addressed to Mr. Jesse Mematian (?), Arnold Mill, Pickens District, South Carolina. Confederate stamp.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : "If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot."
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Farcical design of Abraham Lincoln being shot by a cannon at close range. He concaves under the force. Cream envelope with brown ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : Its thunder tones shall arouse the freeman.
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Cannon in front of the Confederate flag. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
Miscellaneous Pro-Confederate : [Confederate flag.]
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Confederate flag. Addressed to Mrs. Nancy Thigpen (?) (?wood), . Postmark from Georgia. White envelope with colored ink. Image on top-left.
Miscellaneous Secession : What the South shall see!
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Davis is hung at the 'Traitors Platform'. Angel sits atop three coffins holding a Union shield. Liberty has a banner with Lincoln, Scott & Anderson on it. Disunion snake slithers around her. Cream envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Secession : The Man who conceived C.S.A.
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Image of foppish, overdressed man. Cream envelope with red ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Hayes, J. E.
Miscellaneous Secession : A general of the C. S. A. army preparing to meet Gen. McClellan.
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A large image of an officer in uniform, putting on his gloves in preparation and a tiny image of the same officer running away. Yellow envelope with black ink. Large figure on left with small figure on bottom-right.
Miscellaneous Secession : Fac-Simile of the New Confederate Bond
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Drawing of an I.O.U. with Jefferson Davis thumbing his nose on it, surrounded by the text wrapping around the outside border. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880
Miscellaneous Secession : Now, boasting Southron, hold thine own,…
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A Southern being held around the neck by a uniformed Northern soldier. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side and top of envelope.
Miscellaneous Secession : The Southerner as He Was.
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A stereotypical version of the Southern gentleman, with large hat, smoking with a drink on the table, sitting outside. Cream envelope with red and black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Miscellaneous Secession : A member of the C.S.A. Alligator Ranglers, who is to make 5 of the "Northern mudsils" run. We don't see it.
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A silhouette of a stereotypical Southerner with a whip, a saber, bottle with Old B. _?? on it and JD on his hat. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Gates, James
Miscellaneous Secession : Secession
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A hot air balloon entitled Secession bursts and drops people out of the basket below it. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Miscellaneous Secession : The result of playing with dangerous weapons-the sure result Traitors beware!
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A gun blows up and knocks a man onto his back while the exploding pieces of the gun fly around him. One piece is entitled Secession.
Miscellaneous Secession : New Southern Coin
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Coin design with three links of chain with I O U in each of the links and 1861 underneath it. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Miscellaneous Secession : The flying artillery of the C. S. A.
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Union army advancing as the Confederate army flees. Orange envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Magee
Miscellaneous Secession : One of the C.S.A. generals whose quiet will soon be disturbed.
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A man sits reading a paper in an easy chair with his slippers on. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Secession : A Convention of Secessionists after the War
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Five unwell and frazzled looking men sit around a table with smelling salts and gin. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on entire front of envelope.
Miscellaneous Secession : One of the F.F.V.'s Colonel of Dysentery…
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Bearded colonel stands at attention with his saber and a bottle in his pocket. Cream envelope with brown ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Secession : Secession Cavalry
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Under the flag of skull & crossbones, the cavalry rides in on the shoulders of slaves. White envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Miscellaneous Secession : Owe Never Pay Never
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Coin with figures of Lincoln (?) handing a paper to a man who is pointing a gun at him and thumbing his nose. Slaves toil in the background while a man with a whip oversees. Beige envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Secession : A "Horse Marine" of the C.S.A.
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A plump figure with a naval hat on sits atop a wooden horse with a spyglass in his hand. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Secession : Secessionists leaving the Union.
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A tree entitled Union with two men sitting on a branch entitled Secession whilst they are sawing it off. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William
Miscellaneous Secession : The Union shall exist as long as the Compass points to the North.
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A simple drawing of a compass pointing north. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Secession : To Cure Rebellion
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Giant bomb that's about to go off. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Magee
Miscellaneous Secession : On the Road to Washington
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A long row of gallows with bodies hanging from them, with Confederate names above them. The Capitol is in the background. White envelope with red ink. Image is on top and patterned over the entire front.
Miscellaneous Secession : "Infernal Machine," found at Washington
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On a desk, a long scroll hangs down, with the terms Compromise, Southern Rights, Crittenden, W(V)allandingham and Saulsbury on it. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Secession : Plenty of Drumming, but no Recruits
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A uniformed drummer with C.S.A on his cap. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Miscellaneous Secession : "Jewels" found at Alexandria…
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Drawings of handcuffs, shackles and chains. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William
Miscellaneous Secession : The Result of Secession.
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Two African American slaves converse in a public square. One is dress in a fine suit and hat, the other in work clothes. Cream envelope with brown ink. Image on left side and top of envelope.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Miscellaneous Secession : Death to Traitors
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Soldier figures, hanged men and American flags make up the phrase 'Death to Traitors'. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on top of envelope.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Miscellaneous Secession : Army Rations of the Southern Confederacy.
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A man is picking a basket full of cotton out of a larger bale. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: E. Cogan
Miscellaneous Secession : What they must soon come to.
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A member of the C.S.A. afloat on a barrel. He is ragged, emaciated and holding an empty bottle. A tattered C.S.A. flag is also on the barrel. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Secession : The Lock and Key
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A padlock with 'slavery' on it being picked by a bayonet point. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William
Miscellaneous Secession : One of the "Southern Chivalry" after…
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Two faces with differing expressions. First one is plump and happy, second is utterly shocked, as hears of President Lincoln's message. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image covers sheet.
Miscellaneous Secession : Secession States--Present Secession States--Future
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Present: a line of dapper men with linked arms looking happy Future: the same men are chained together and sad. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Miscellaneous Secession : A rebel attack on pickin's.
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An emaciated Confederate soldier gnaws on a bone. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : "Don't see it."
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Two bedraggled country-gentlemen are talking to each other. Cream envelope with red and black ink. Image on left side, and address form is on the right side.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Miscellaneous Union : "Strike home! And the world shall revere us, As heroes descended from heroes."
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Appears to be the top of a fort, with an American flag, guns, cannons, bombs and bayonets all present, with a banner with 1861 on it. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : April 19th 1775
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Depictions of the battles of Lexington during the Revolutionary War and the Battle of Baltimore in the Civil War. White envelope with brown ink. Image is across top of entire envelope.
Miscellaneous Union : Union
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'Union' surrounded by a floral design with a banner running through it with all the states in the country written on the banner. Two cherubs are holding up the banner amidst the flowers. Cream envelope with multi-colored inks. Image on top left side.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Miscellaneous Union : The Strong Arm of the North
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A large muscular arm holds a hammer. Cream envelope with purple ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : The Real Declaration of Independence which took place in Phila., July 4th, 1776.
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A rendering of Colonial Era Declaration of Independence signing. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : The Unity of the Government which constitutes you
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Decorative border and pattern on the entire front of envelope. The Motto is wrapped around the outside border. White envelope with gray ink.
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Creator: Magee
Miscellaneous Union : United Forever
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A shield with Union and Secession states on interlocking rings. An eagle sits atop an American flag with a banner reading "E Pluribus" is in its mouth. White envelope with red, blue and black ink. Image on left side and across top.
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Creator: Harbach & Brother
Miscellaneous Union : Corn (Not Cotton) is King.
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A man gathering large sheaves of corn. Cream envelope with purple ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Magee, J.
Miscellaneous Union : The "Union" Pill in operation, working without the quack nostrums of Doctor Davis & Co.
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A giant Union pill comes to wreck havoc with the other medicines, entitled Confederate Mixture, Davis Lotion and Secession Pills. The medicines are anthropomorphised. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : The Results of Uncle Sam's Government. Peace, Plenty and Prosperity.
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A man plowing a field in front of a house. A woman has crops in her arms. Horses and hay bales are present. White envelope with brown ink. Image on top left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Miscellaneous Union : "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land, Unto the Inhabitants Thereof."
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Liberty Bell with the word 'Liberty' across it. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : From the Hammer to the Sabre.
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A strong arm wielding a saber. White envelope with multi-colored inks. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : The New Quaker Bonnet, 1861.
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A Quaker bonnet made out of the American flag. Cream envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : "Young America"
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Child of the North is playing with a toy, child of the South is smoking and sitting on a barrel of cognac. Beige envelope with brown ink. Image on top left side.
Miscellaneous Union : My God first, my country next, and then my family.
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Allegorical pictures of the omniscient eye in the sky, American flag and a house. White envelope with black ink. Image on top left side.
Miscellaneous Union : Union Forever
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In a rather pastoral scene, three men hold up a Union Forever item, which is surrounded by flowers and vegetables. One man is holding a small sickle. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : For Union
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Two hands shaking. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on top left side.
Miscellaneous Union : [Cannon firing at house]
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Union cannon with Seward, Lincoln, Scott & Cameron on it firing at a house with 'Disunion' on it, with Jeff Davis over the door. Boards with a variety of names on them are flying into the air. Cream envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : The Union is as Good as Wheat.
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Simple rendering of a stalk of wheat. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Miscellaneous Union : Clear the Track - Union For Ever
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A train with human arms and an American flag running down the Secessionists that look like demons and other unpleasant creatures. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: J. Magee
Miscellaneous Union : Peace Maker of '76 and '61.
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Image of a cannon. Beige envelope with blue ink. Image on top left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Miscellaneous Union : Union
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Shamrock with the words 'North', 'South' and 'Border States' on each of its three petals. Cream envelope with green ink. Image on left side.
Miscellaneous Union : Our "Commissioner" to the Confederate States.
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Image of a cannon. Cream envelope with brown ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Ross, John, publisher
Portraits--A to B : Parson Brownlow.
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Portrait of Parson Brownlow in front of the American flag. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Portraits--A to B : James Buchanan. Judas. James Buchanan. Judas.
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Portrait of James Buchanan labeled "Judas." White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Gates, James, publisher
Portraits--A to B : Jno. Bell
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Portrait of John Bell with "traitor" stamped across his forehead. Yellow envelope with black and red ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--A to B : Col. E. D. Baker, Killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Virginia, October 21st, 1861.
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Liberty weeps, draping her arm and an American flag over a portrait of E. D. Baker. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
Portraits--A to B : Col. Birney's Twenty-Third Regiment P.V.
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Portrait of D. B. Birney. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Gates, James, publisher
Portraits--A to B : Col. Robert Anderson
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Portrait of Col. Robert Anderson and a fort with a flag that says Sumter. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--A to B : John Brown.
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Portrait of John Brown. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--A to B : Scott & Anderson
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Portraits of Winfield Scott and Robert Anderson inset over the American flag. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Stimson & Co., copyright holder
Portraits--A to B : Lieut. Frank Brownell
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Portrait of Frank Brownell. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--A to B : J. C. Breckinridge
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Portrait of J. C. Breckinridge with "traitor" stamped vertically across him. White envelope with black and red ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--A to B : The Bragg fruit of Palmetto Tree-son
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Braxton Bragg hanging from a palm tree. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Portraits--A to B : Col. Birney, Col. Baxter, Col. Gosline
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Portraits of D. B. Birney, Baxter, and Gosline. White envelope with black ink. Image across top.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Portraits--A to B : Burnside
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Portrait of Ambrose Burnside. Cream envelope with brown ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Portraits--A to B : [N. P. Banks]
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Portrait of Nathaniel Prentiss Banks. Yellow envelope with black ink. Image on top-left. Embossed decoration on seal.
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Creator: Union Stationary Depot
Portraits--Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant de : Why Johnny, what have you been doing?
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Woman approaching two boys, one of whom is badly beaten-up. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant de : G. T. Beauregard and his shadow.
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G. T. Beauregard, holding his sword and wearing a pirate's hat, casts a shadow that looks like a monkey. Cream envelope with gray ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Portraits--Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant de : Boar-egard Throwing up intrenchments.
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A wild boar vomiting. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Portraits--Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant de : G. T. Blow-regard
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An animal/devil in uniform, blowing a bugle with a Confederate flag attached. Beige envelope with black ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on seal.
Portraits--Butler, Benjamin Franklin : One of the F. F. V.'s after his contraband.
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African-American boy clings to the leg of General Butler. Butler extends his sword to fend-off slave owner with whip and dog. Beige envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Redenburgh, William
Portraits--Butler, Benjamin Franklin : Gen. Butler
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Portrait of Benjamin Butler surrounded by American flags, eagle, weapons, musical instruments. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Portraits--C to D : Cain of Baltimore
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"Cain" standing in foreground of battlefield attracting the smoke of secession, as Union smoke goes into the air.
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Creator: Gibson & Co.
Portraits--C to D : Sons of Erin!
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Portrait of Michael Corcoran. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
Portraits--C to D : Col. Du Pont
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Portrait of Samuel Francis Du Pont. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--C to D :
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Portrait of Henry Clay. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--C to D : Captain Dupont.
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Portrait of Samuel Francis Du Pont. White envelope with brown ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--C to D : General Dix
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Portrait of John Adams Dix. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--C to D : Charles Carroll of Carrollton.
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Portrait of Charles Carroll. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Jefferson Davis
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Portrait of Jefferson Davis. Yellow envelope with black ink. Image on left.
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Is coming: Southern Menagerie
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A circus traveling on the road labeled "to Boston," with animal cages labeled "the striped Davis," and " the old bear-re-gard." White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : The traitor Arnold.
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Jefferson Davis in hell with a devil riding on his back and another at his feet. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Hayes, J. E., copyright holder
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : When shall we three meet again Very soon
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Image of the devil with a pitchfork, and Davis, Stephens and Beauregard as donkeys. Davis asks when they'll meet again and the devil answers 'very soon'. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Blood money; or how Southern rebels encourage piracy.
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Jefferson Davis, seated, is approached by Confederate soldiers with a Union prisoner and a corpse wrapped in the American flag. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left (vertical orientation.)
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Creator: Hayes, J. E.
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Old dog Jeff you're a traitor.
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Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant sit down to eat a turkey on a drum labeled "Washington." A dog labeled "Jeff" sniffs Lincoln's hand. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Jeff Davis' attack on Fortress Monroe.
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Jefferson Davis knocking over a beehive and being attacked by bees. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee, J., copyright holder
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Northern cheese
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Winfield Scott traps a rat labeled "Jeff Davis," in a trap labeled "Northern cheese." White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: King & Baird, printer
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Long may he wave
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Jefferson Davis hanging by a noose in a tree with a serpent wrapped around it. The "Southern Eagle" flies in the background. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on left.
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : The flag of the new Confederacy
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A flag showing a foot, labeled "Uncle Sam," kicking the behind of a man labeled "Jeff Davis." White envelope with red in. Image on left.
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Jeff Davis 'taking' Washington.
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Jefferson Davis taking a photograph of the Capitol Building. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Jeff Davis & Co. "seeing the elephant."
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A charging elephant labeled "Uncle Sam," tosses Jefferson Davis, and a dog labeled "& Co.," into the air. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Kline, A. C., copyright holder
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : This modern Blondin leaves but one impression.
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A man labeled "J. D." walks a tightrope over a waterfall with the U.S. Capitol on one side and a man with an axe about to cut the rope on the other side. White envelope with brown ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Dictator Jeff.
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An ape sitting on a throne saws the tail off of a cat labeled "Virginia.: White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Brown & Ryan, copyright holder
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : My little Kentucky "Breck."
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Jefferson Davis making a marionette of John Breckenridge dance. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : To the rescue of sacred soil
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Henry Wise riding a horse with the skull and crossbones on its neck, shouting "to the rescue of the 'sacred soil'." White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : Jeff. Davis going to war. Jeff returning from war an-
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Jefferson Davis with the caption above "Jeff. Davis going to war." when the envelope is inverted the image looks like an ass and the caption above "Jeff returning from war an…" White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Brown & Ryan
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : The Washington grape
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A fox with a blue coat labeled "J.D." & a confederate flag tail looks hungrily at a bunch of grapes hanging from an arbor. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on left.
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Creator: Rogers, E., copyright holder
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : A grave wish.
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Headstone labeled "Jeff Davis, alone." White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : On the last "platform" of the Southern Confeder-ass-y.
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Jefferson Davis hanging by a noose. White envelope with black ink. Image covers sheet.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--Davis, Jefferson : This tells its own story.
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A hand, labeled W. S. reaches out to catch a tiny man with wings carrying the pirate flag, labeled "J.D." White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--Douglas, Stephen Arnold : President, Step. A. Douglas, Vice President, H. V. Johnson.
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Portrait of Stephen Douglas, surrounded by flags and eagle. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left.
Portraits--Douglas, Stephen Arnold : S. A. Douglas
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Portrait of Stephen Douglas. White envelope with black and red ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Raynor, S., manufacturer
Portraits--E to F : Everett envelope.
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Portrait of Edward Everett. Yellow envelope with red ink. Image on left.
Portraits--E to F : Floyd off for the South.
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Floyd on galloping horse carrying bags of money. Tan envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Harpel
Portraits--Ellsworth, Elmer Ephraim : [Ellsworth's tomb]
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Liberty (?) standing at Ellsworth's tomb. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on top-left.
Portraits--Ellsworth, Elmer Ephraim : Col. Ellsworth, the martyr.
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Portrait of Elmer Ellsworth. Cream envelope with black and red ink. Image on left. Blue stationary with portrait of Brownell enclosed.
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Creator: Kimmel, F. K.
Portraits--Franklin, Benjamin : Printing of every description.
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Portrait of Benjamin Franklin on left with text and decoration advertising Dodge & Grattan, Commercial Printers covering sheet. Verso: American flag with text on top-left. White envelope with colored ink.
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Creator: Baker
Portraits--Franklin, Benjamin : [Benjamin Franklin]
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Portrait of Benjamin Franklin inset over Liberty and the American eagle. Cream envelope with black and red ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Dodge & Grattan, printer
Portraits--Fremont, John Charles : We stand by the Union.
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Portraits of Jesse B. Fremont and John C. Fremont with crossed American flags between them. Cream envelope with colored ink. Images on top.
Portraits--Fremont, John Charles : Major General John C. Fremont
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Portrait of John C. Fremont inset over image of Caucasian soldiers killing Native Americans. Another view shows a battle between soldiers and Native Americans. Cream envelope with black ink. Images on left and top.
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Creator: Whittemore, J. M., & Co.
Portraits--G to K : The Union must and shall be preserved.
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Portrait of Andrew Jackson. White envelope with black ink. Image in center (vertical orientation.)
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Creator: Tilton, J. E. & Co.
Portraits--G to K : Lieut. John T. Greble.
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Portrait of John Greble surrounded by flags, eagle, weapons. White envelope with colored ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--G to K : We've nailed our colors to the mast.
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Man nailing the American flag to the top of a mast. Pink envelope with colored ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on seal. Addressed to John J. Coger, 480 Water Street, New York City.
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Creator: Magee, J., copyright holder
Portraits--L to R : Gen. Lyon, of Missouri.
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Portrait of Nathaniel Lyon that, when viewed horizontally, looks like a muzzled animal, perhaps a dog. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Portraits--L to R : Sixth Regiment Mass. Volunteer Militia.
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Portrait of Luther Ladd with the American flag flying behind him. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: New York Union Envelope Depot
Portraits--L to R : Russell envelope.
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Well-dressed (David Allen ?) Russell looking worried as he talks to a boy carrying papers. Orange envelope with black ink. Image on left.
Portraits--L to R : Col. Corcoran, Col. Mulligan, Col. Meagher
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Portraits of Michael Corcoran, James A. (?) Mulligan, and Thomas Meagher. Harps and clover form a decorative border around the portraits. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on top.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham :
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Image of Lincoln as a pharmacist with symbolic names on the jar and bottles that surround him in an apothecary. Cream envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885, copyright holder
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Old Abe.
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Blue envelope with red ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Whipple, G. M. & A. A. Smith
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : President--Abraham Lincoln Vice-President--Hannibal Hamlin
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Image of Lincoln in a decorative border with an eagle on top and flags draped below. Another image of Lincoln chopping wood outside his log cabin. Orange envelope with black ink. Image on left side and top of envelope.
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Creator: Zahm, S. H. & Co.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Champion prize envelope, Lincoln & Davis in 5 rounds. 4th Round.
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Winfield Scott and William Seward in boxing ring in which Lincoln fought Davis. Lincoln stands outside the ring as Union army retreats. Cream envelope with black ink. Image covers sheet.
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Creator: S. Raynor, manufacturer
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Champion prize envelope, Lincoln & Davis in 5 rounds. 1st Round.
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Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in boxing ring. Outside the ring on Lincoln's side are Union troops with cannons, generals, statesmen; on Davis' side are generals, statesmen, cotton, dogs, slaves. Cream envelope with black ink. Image covers sheet.
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Creator: Tingley, J.H., publisher.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : President Lincoln and his Cabinet. (on back)
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Portraits of all named men in a decorative pattern with shields and flag bunting and an eagle decorating the envelope. Cream envelope with black, red and blue ink. Image is oval on front of envelope, with title on the back.
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Creator: Tingley, J.H., publisher.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Champion prize envelope, Lincoln & Davis in 5 rounds. 2nd Round.
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Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in boxing ring. Lincoln tears Davis' coattail and pants-seat as Davis flees and stumbles. Union and Confederate spectators comment. Cream envelope with black in. Image covers sheet.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Lincoln Pills and Bragg Grapes
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Bullets as pills and grape clusters. Yellow envelope with blue ink. Image across top half of envelope.
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Creator: Tingley, J.H., publisher.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : His mark
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A flag bearing the image of a foot, labeled "A. L.," kicking the behind of a man labeled "J.D." White envelope with red ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: James Gates, publisher
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Agricultural implements going South.
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Farmer carrying rifle and sword and pulling cannon. Cream envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on left.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Champion prize envelope, Lincoln & Davis in 5 rounds. 5th Round.
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Lincoln stands inside "the champion belt" beside a pyramid labeled with all states. Outside the ring, four men, labeled east, west, north and south, waive hats. Flag, Liberty and eagle above. Cream envelope with black ink. Image covers sheet.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Uncle Abe.--
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Davis riding a hobby horse while Lincoln sits on a stool and watches him. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Tingley, J.H., publisher.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Uncle Abe,
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J. Davis and A. Lincoln on a see-saw with Davis flying up in the air. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : President - Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President - Andrew Johnson
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Dual oval portraits of Lincoln and Johnson with flags and an eagle atop them. Yellow envelope with black ink. Image on left side, motto across top.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : The peoples' candidate for president, Abraham Lincoln.
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by flags and a liberty cap. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : [Portrait of Abraham Lincoln]
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln in an oval with a decorative border. Cream envelope with black and gold ink. Image on left side.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Champion prize envelope, Lincoln & Davis in 5 rounds. 3rd Round.
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Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in boxing ring. Lincoln holds Davis off the ground in a headlock. Confederate spectators flee. Mortar shells litter the ground. Cream envelope with black ink. Image covers front of envelope.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Star of the North, or the Comet of 1861
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Lincoln's head as the falling comet in a starry sky. Cream envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Tingley, J.H., publisher.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : For President, Abraham Lincoln
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Image of Lincoln. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side, and printing across the top.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : The Federal Union--it must and shall be preserved. Andrew Jackson
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Portraits of Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin. Orange envelope with black and red ink. Image on left side.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : "Whatever our politics, the Constitution must be sustained."
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by American flags. White envelope with colored ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Big thing.
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Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Secession! Non est.
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Portrait of Lincoln over a shield with the American flag on it. White envelope with multicolored ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Secession! non est.
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln over the American Seal. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on left.
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Creator: Kimmel, F. K.
Portraits--Lincoln, Abraham : Abraham Lincoln is the man for the crisis.
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln and American flag. White envelope with colored ink. Images in top corners.
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Creator: Kimmel, F. K.
Portraits--McClellan, George Brinton : Maj. Hen. G. B. McClellan.
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Portrait of George McClellan surrounded by arch with names of great generals, Liberty, Justice and flags. Haldimand Putnam and Elmer Ellsworth stand on either side of arch. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Whittemore, J. M. & Co.
Portraits--McClellan, George Brinton : McClellan is some pumpkin. Ha! Ha! Ha! Yes.
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Portrait of George McClellan wringing his hands and looking to one side. White envelope with red ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Hedge, F.
Portraits--McClellan, George Brinton : A Blower
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Wise blows through a tube into a contraption while McClellan looks on with sword drawn. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Robinson, A. S.
Portraits--McClellan, George Brinton : Gen. McClellan and his staff.
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Portraits of George McClellan, Maj. Van Vliet, Gen. Barry and Maj. ( Robert?) Clarke. White envelope with black and green ink. Image covers sheet.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Portraits--McClellan, George Brinton : McClellan, The Napoleon of America
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McClellan on a horse rearing up with his saber drawn and held aloft. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885, copyright holder
Portraits--S to Z : Sherman's Flying Artillery. Virginians Retreating
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A cannon barrel with wings flying in the air with a man sitting atop it. People retreat on horse and in carriage. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side and bottom.
Portraits--S to Z : Art Ward's Speech at Camp Dennison
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Caricature of Ward in top left corner, with entire 'speech' written complete with misspellings and mocking southern accents, in small wrap around text on the front of the envelope. Cream envelope with blue ink.
Portraits--S to Z : Maj. Gen. Wool
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Portrait of General Wool.
Portraits--S to Z : Camp Dennison near Cincinnati
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Image of the camp with tents and an American flag waving overhead. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on entire back of envelope with space for an address.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--S to Z : "Secession! Peaceable secession!…
Portraits--S to Z : Yancey, Commissioner from "C.S.A."
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Strutting, dandified Yancey with a walking stick. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880
Portraits--S to Z : The War For The Union
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Rendering of Siegel (Sigel) in a circle with American flags and shields surrounding. Beige envelope with brown ink. Image is patterned on entire envelope, portrait on left side and text on top.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--S to Z : Wigfall on his promised descent on Washington
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Wigfall as a Native American with a hatchet in his hands and a loincloth on. Cream envelope with red ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Reagles & Co.
Portraits--S to Z : Brigadier General,…
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Caricature of Gen. Wise with a spyglass on the shore. He is emaciated with a swollen stomach. Cream envelope with brown ink. Image on left side.
Portraits--S to Z : Artemas Ward having had his "Wax Figger Show" 'fiscated, is taken before Jeff. Davis by the Vigilance Committee.
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Caricatures of three men, one leading another blindfolded man (Ward). Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: King & Baird, printing
Portraits--S to Z : Vice Prest. Stephens, C.S.A.
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Caricature of Stephens looking like an actor with arms outstretched. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Portraits--Scott, Winfield : Gen. Scott.--I say, Uncle Sam, it is hardly worth while to use this, it will soon play itself out.
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Gen. Scott stands with Uncle Sam with a candle snuffer near a candle labeled Secession. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Portraits--Scott, Winfield : Brave in the Field-wise in Council-a true Patriot-Loyal to the Constitution and the Union
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Portrait of Gen. Scott. Cream envelope with brown ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Portraits--Scott, Winfield : About This Time You Will Hear Thunder
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Gen. Scott's head blazing through a starry sky as if it were a comet, leaving a trail behind it. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Portraits--Scott, Winfield : I think you've SAUCE enough, sly bird
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Gen. Scott as an eagle with a plumed generals hat on stands on the Constitution with a saber across it. A crow sits on a bale of cotton next to a keg. White envelope with red and black ink. Image on left side.
Portraits--Scott, Winfield : In a tight place.
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Gen. Scott flattens figures in a press, one is J. Davis. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--Scott, Winfield : Past, Present, and Future.
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Gen. Scott with a halo of stars sits at a table with a map of the North overtaking the South, with George Washington behind him. Cream envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Magee
Portraits--Scott, Winfield : As It Is. As It Will Be.
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An open hand with names of Davis, Floyd, Stephens, Cobb & Bragg on each finger, followed by a closed hand with heads coming up out of the top of the fist. Pink envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Hayes, J. E.
Portraits--Scott, Winfield : "This is my last Campaign, and it shall be my best."
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Portrait of Gen. Scott in a circle with the title surrounding him. On points emitting from the circle are the initials of every state in the Union and Confederacy. White envelope with blue and black ink. Image on left side.
Portraits--Washington, George : [George Washington riding a horse.]
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George Washington riding a horse. A broken cannon is visible behind him. Multicolored ink on white envelope. Image on left side.
Portraits--Washington, George : Southern Chivalry. Richmond Va.
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A statue of Washington on horse with an African American sitting on his shoulders and waving to a crowd. An American flag is visible in the background. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Portraits--Washington, George : Washington
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Oval portrait of George Washington. Cream envelope with purple ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: J.E. Hayes
Portraits--Washington, George : [Image of Washington being looked upon by others]
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Image of Washington being looked upon by Native Americans, Liberty figure with a fort in the background. Multicolored image on white envelope. Image on left side.
Portraits--Washington, George : One of the rebels. Geo. Washington
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Oval portrait of George Washington. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Portraits--Washington, George : Washington's Farewell Address.
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Portion of Washington's Farewell Address in a laurel border. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left side. Addressed to Mr. R. Heber [Newtone], 21 Ormond Street, London. Stamps and cancelled post marks date this to July 27, 1861.
Portraits--Washington, Martha : One of the Rebels Martha Washington.
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Portrait of Martha Washington. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Satan : Jeff and Beauregard on their last ride.
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Two devils running, one carries "Gen. B" under his arm the other "J. D." under his arm. Pink envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
Satan : Secession is nearly played out.
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The devil running, holding a pitchfork that flies the Confederate flag. Beige envelope with black ink. Image on left.
Satan : The Root of Treason
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The devil depicted as a gnarled tree root. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: New-York Union Envelope Depot
Satan : The traitor Arnold
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Jefferson Davis in hell with a devil riding on his back and another at his feet. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Satan : The innocent cause of all the trouble.
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Devil sitting on a bail of cotton. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Satan : [Devil and whiskey]
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Devil sitting hunched over a whiskey barrel holding a flag. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Simson & Co., designer and publisher
Satan : An eminent southern clergyman.
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Clergyman at the pulpit with bible on it with the devil standing beside him. Each has one hand on the open bible. Beige envelope with black ink. Image on left.
Satan : Uncle Sam cutting down the "secession tree."
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Uncle Sam swinging an axe to cut down a palm tree flying the Confederate flag. The devil looks on saying "woodman, spare that tree." White envelope with blue ink. Image on left. "Phil" inscribed in pencil on seal.
Satan : The First Secessionist
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The Devil holding a pitchfork. Beige envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Ships : The (bark) Great West.
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Three-masted ship above "Great West." A boat rowed by slaves barely able to hold its sacks of grain, above "Great South.". Cream envelope with blue ink. Images side by side.
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Creator: Mumford & Co.
Ships : Capt. Baker, of the pirate "Savannah."
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Captain Baker wearing large hat looking shocked. Yellow envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
Ships : A flying rumour for Jeff. Davis' "private-ear."
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Ship flying the American flag at sea. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
Ships : Privateering under difficulties.
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Large ship with full sails labeled "United States" and flying the American flag chases a small ship with empty sails labeled "Jefferson Davis" and flying the Confederate flag. Yellow envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Ships : Jeff's navy
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Jefferson Davis and Confederate sailors floating in a teacup that flies a flag bearing a skull and crossbones. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Ships : The impending crisis
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Three sailors at sea in a teacup flying the Confederate flag spy a large sailing ship flying the American flag on the horizon. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Hoyt
Ships : Our country before the war.
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Ship at dock with loads of provisions on pier and in foreground. Blue envelope with red ink. Image on left-top.
Ships : The C. S. A. man of war.
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Jefferson Davis, dressed as a woman, floating in a washtub labeled "Lady Davis," which flies the Confederate flag. Beige envelope with black ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on seal.
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Creator: Zahm, F. H. & Co.
Ships : Master Jeff - and his navy.
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Jefferson Davis, standing next to a washtub, holding a toy boat that flies a Confederate flag and a skull and crossbones banner. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Redenburgh, William
Soldiers and Sailors : The soldier's dream
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Union soldiers rest at camp. In cloud above is scene of a soldier being welcomed home by his family. Inset is seal with eagles and American shield. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Soldiers and Sailors : The young volunteer.
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Soldier holds American flag. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Cutter, Tower & Co., copyright holder
Soldiers and Sailors : The defenders of our union.
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A soldier and a sailor, both waiving their hats in the air, stand in from on of a monument to the Union. White envelope with brown ink. Image on top-left.
Soldiers and Sailors : The way our Union boys are raised.
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Boy seated outdoors on a basket of wheat holding a bow. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
Soldiers and Sailors : Our army and navy forever.
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Sailor, seated with package, anchor, sextant, and spyglass, with ship in background. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Soldiers and Sailors : Forward march to Richmond.
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Five soldiers holding weapons and instruments. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
Soldiers and Sailors : [Battle between Union and Confederate soldiers.]
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Battle between Union and Confederate soldiers. White envelope with colored ink. Image covers sheet.
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Creator: Robinson, A. S.
Soldiers and Sailors : [African-American soldier.]
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African-American soldier wearing a base-drum on his back. With lines and printed indications for address including: reg't., Co., Col., Com'g, and Camp. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Bond, J. W. & Co.
Soldiers and Sailors : [Union]
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Union Soldier in uniform with overcoat and hat. With lines and printed indications for address including: reg't., Co., Col., Com'g, and Camp. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: King & Baird
Soldiers and Sailors : [Union soldier in battle.]
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Revolutionary War soldier in battle with American flag and drum in background. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on left.
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Creator: King & Baird
Soldiers and Sailors : Flag of the seas!
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Sailor holds American flag with seated woman in foreground. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Soldiers and Sailors : Union Jack sending one of Jeff Davis' pirates to "Davy Jones' locker."
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Union sailor watching as a man wearing boats marked with the skull and crossbones falls through a hole in a ship's deck. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Soldiers and Sailors : Bound to wave.
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Sailor with sword drawn and foot on anchor holds American flag. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left. Addressed to Mr. Isaac P. Ball, esq., Fish Kill Landing, Duchess Co. NY. Return address: William R. Green. Postmarked Wash. D.C., Aug. 7.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son
Soldiers and Sailors : The captured battery.
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Union soldier stands beside cannon waiving hat and shouting. Slain soldier lays at his feet. White envelope with red ink. Image at left.
Soldiers and Sailors : The first step in the art of war.
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Line of six Confederate soldiers running (seen from behind.) White envelope with gray ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Gates, James, publisher
Soldiers and Sailors : Hatteras.
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Union sailor standing in front of flag, shield, and eagle. White envelope with gray ink. Image on left with "Hatteras" printed across top-right.
States--Border--Kentucky : Kentucky
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Kentucky state seal. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Reagles & Co., manufacturer
States--Border--Maryland : The great seal of Maryland
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Maryland state seal. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
States--Border--Maryland : The long and short of it.
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Small rooster looks up at a tall bird that eats the fruit from the top of a palm tree. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
States--Border--Missouri : State of Missouri
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Liberty in clouds, holding American flag and Missouri state seal. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left with "union" on top-right in stars and stripes.
States--Border--Missouri : Poor deluded Miss-Souri
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Woman stepping into a tub, labeled "secession," that is full of very hot water. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880, copyright holder
States--Confederate--Alabama : Alabama
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The devil holds the Alabama state seal and a Confederate flag. White envelope with red ink. Image on left with text on top-right.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
States--Confederate--Arkansas : Arkansas
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Arkansas state seal. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Reagles & Co., copyright holder
States--Confederate--Florida : Florida
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The devil holds the Florida state seal and a Confederate flag. White envelope with green ink. Image on left with text on top-right.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
States--Confederate--Georgia : Where did the money go?
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A corn cob. Blue envelope with red and yellow ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Reagles & Co., copyright holder
States--Confederate--Louisiana : Running the blockade.
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Man riding on the tail of an alligator with a crate labeled "For New Orleans and a market." White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Zahm, S. H. & Co.
States--Confederate--Mississippi : Mississippi
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The devil holds the Mississippi state seal and a Confederate flag. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left with text on top-right.
States--Confederate--North Carolina : North Carolina
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The devil holds the North Carolina state seal and a Confederate flag. White envelope with orange ink. Image on left with text on top-right.
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Creator: Reagles & Co., copyright holder
States--Confederate--South Carolina : Southern independence
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Flag bearing a palm tree and the words "Southern independence." Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Reagles & Co., copyright holder
States--Confederate--South Carolina : Gen'l Sherman's Headquarters, Hilton Head, S.C.
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Scene of a camp, with a sentry walking. Tents, wagons and ships are in the background. Cream envelope with gray ink. Image covers most of envelope.
States--Confederate--South Carolina : South Carolina
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South Carolina state seal. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Union Stationery Depot
States--Confederate--Tennessee : Tennessee
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Tennessee state seal. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
States--Confederate--Texas : Texas
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The devil holds the Texas state seal and a Confederate flag. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left with text on top-right.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
States--Confederate--Virginia : Poor old simple Virginia
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Woman, labeled "old dominion," stoops over as Union and Confederate soldiers climb onto her and do battle on her back. White envelope with red ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Reagles & Co., copyright holder
States--Confederate--Virginia : Virginny
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An old woman is surprised by a skull coming out of a teapot. Cream envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
States--Confederate--Virginia : How Virginia was voted out of the Union.
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Voting booth with "yes" and "no" windows. A man trying to vote "no" on secession is met with a gun in his face. Yellow envelope with black ink. Image on top left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
States--Confederate--Virginia : West Virginia - East Virginia
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A man, labeled "West Virginia," pulls a donkey, labeled "East Virginia," by the tail as it tries to jump off a cliff. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
States--Confederate--Virginia : Virginia in 1776 / Virginia in 1861
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Top image: a dignified woman reading to a group of well-mannered young men. Bottom image: the same woman, drunk and unkempt, surrounded by gamblers, thieves, and a man waving the Confederate flag. White envelope with black ink. Images on left.
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Creator: Brown & Ryan, copyright holder
States--Connecticut : Qui. Trans. Sust. Post. Nub. Phoeb.
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Seal with deer in center, flags and eagle. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880, copyright holder
States--Connecticut : Connecticut
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Liberty, holding banner bearing title and motto, sits with American shield, eagle, and Connecticut state seal. White envelope with orange ink. Image on left with banner across top and shield in top-right corner.
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Creator: Robinson, A. S.
States--Connecticut : The charter oak
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Oak tree. Beige envelope with black ink. Image on top-left. Embossed decoration on seal.
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880, copyright holder
States--Delaware : State of Delaware
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Liberty, wrapped in American flag, holds Delaware state seal. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left. Border and decorative pattern cover sheet.
States--Illinois : State of Illinois
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Liberty in clouds, holding American flag and Illinois state seal. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left with "Union" on top-right in stars and stripes.
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Creator: Riderburgh, William, vendor
States--Indiana : Indiana
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Indiana state seal. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880, copyright holder
States--Iowa : Iowa
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Liberty, holding American flag and leaning on Iowa state seal, with Confederate flag beneath her foot. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left with "Union" and " Iowa" on top-right.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
States--Kansas : Kansas
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Kansas state seal.
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Creator: Reagles & Co.
States--Maine : Maine
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Maine state seal over American flag. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
States--Massachusetts : Honor to the glorious old bay state
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Massachusetts state seal. White envelope with red ink. Image on left (vertical orientation.)
States--Massachusetts : Massachusetts
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Massachusetts state seal between two American flags. White envelope with black ink. Image covers sheet.
States--Michigan : Michigan
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Michigan state seal.
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Creator: Berlin & Jones, manufacturers
States--Minnesota : Minnesota
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Liberty, holding American flag and leaning on Minnesota state seal, with Confederate flag beneath her foot. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left with "Union" and " Minnesota" on top-right.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
States--Nebraska : State of Nebraska
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Liberty, wrapped in American flag, holds Nebraska state seal. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left. Border and decorative pattern cover sheet.
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Creator: Reagles & Co., designer and manufacturer
States--New Hampshire : State of New Hampshire
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Liberty, wrapped in American flag, holds New Hampshire state seal. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left. Border and decorative pattern cover sheet.
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William, vendor
States--New Jersey : New Jersey
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New Jersey state seal over American flag. Cream envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William, vendor
States--New York : 69th Reg't N.Y.S. Vol.
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American shield with seal of New York's 69th Battalion in center, which is a harp and clover design. Beige envelope with red, blue and green ink. Image on left.
States--New York : New York
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Liberty, holding banner bearing title and motto, sits with American shield, eagle, and New York state seal. White envelope with orange ink. Image on left with banner across top and shield in top-right corner.
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Creator: Young, Lockwood & Co.'s Press
States--New York : 79th N. Y. Regiment
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Member of the 79th New York Regiment in uniform. Cream envelope with red ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880, copyright holder
States--New York : Ever ready
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A buffalo. Yellow envelope with brown ink. Image on top-left.
States--New York : [Union soldiers from various regiments.]
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Examples of soldiers in uniform from ten regiments with identification key. Cream envelope with red, blue and yellow ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Young, Lockwood & Co.
States--New York : The gallant 69th of New-York
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Soldiers at fortification flying American flag and flag of the New York 69th Battalion. Beige envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Tilton, J. E. & Co.
States--Ohio : Ohio true to the Union
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Ohio state seal. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: D. Murphy's Son, printer
States--Ohio : Camp Dennison, near Cincinnati, O.
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View of Union army camp. Cream envelope with red ink. Image covers sheet.
States--Oregon : Oregon
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Oregon state seal. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
States--Pennsylvania : Independence Hall
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View of Independence Hall (Philadelphia, PA,) inset over view of tools and provisions. White envelope with brown ink. Image on top.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
States--Pennsylvania : Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania state seal over American flag. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
States--Rhode Island : Dedicated to the 71st Regiment and the Rhode Island boys.
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Troops marching along railroad track. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left.
States--Rhode Island : State of Rhode Island
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Liberty in clouds, holding American flag and Rhode Island state seal. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left with "union" on top-right in stars and stripes.
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Creator: Tingley, John H.
States--Utah : Utah
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Utah state seal. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880, copyright holder
States--Vermont : Vermont
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Vermont state seal over American flag. White envelope with brown ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
States--Washington, D.C. : The Capitol at Washington.
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View of the Capitol building in Washington, D. C. White envelope with brown ink.
States--Wisconsin : State of Wisconsin
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Liberty, wrapped in American flag, holds Wisconsin state seal. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left. Border and decorative pattern cover sheet.
Uncle Sam : Uncle Sam's infallible remedy for all rebel-ious complaints.
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Uncle Sam hold a rebel by the throat and kicks him into the air. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Ridenburgh, William, vendor
Uncle Sam : [Uncle Sam fishing]
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Uncle Sam fishing in a pond labeled "secession" for fish labeled with the names of the Confederate states. He has a cannon at the end of his line for bait. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on left.
Uncle Sam : Agriculture, manufactures, fine arts.
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Uncle Sam turns a reel labeled "Hemp for the traitors, North or South," with rope coming from hemp behind him labeled "agriculture," and going to a gallows in front of him, labeled "fine arts." White envelope with black ink. Image on left. Enclosure.
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Creator: Berlin & Jones, copyright holder
Uncle Sam : Or you are lost
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Uncle Sam holding a flag out to a man who has fallen off a dock loaded with provisions. The drowning man's hat is labeled "south." An alligator labeled "secession" looks on. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on left.
Uncle Sam : 5 to one ha.
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Uncle Sam as a soldier stands with a rooster and an American flag as Confederate soldiers flee. White envelope with brown ink. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Berlin & Jones, copyright holder
Women : Off for the war.
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Woman, boy, and dog bidding goodbye to a Zouave soldier holding the American flag. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on top-left.
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Creator: Wiswell, copyright holder
Women : I have no one to send.
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A woman pulling clothes from a bureau. Cream envelope with red ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Kimmel, F. K.
Women : Change, arms!
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Soldier bidding goodbye to woman and child. White envelope with black ink. Image on left.
Women : Home guard.
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Woman dressed in stars and stripes with rifle, backpack and military hat. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Women : [A soldier's farewell.]
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Soldier bidding goodbye to woman dressed in stars and stripes. In background, woman and children waving to leaving soldiers. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Hawley, Joseph R. (Joseph Roswell), 1826-1905
Women : Our hearts are with them.
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Woman sewing. White envelope with red ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Cutter, Tower & Co.
Women : My only support.
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Woman washing clothes in a tub. Cream envelope with red ink. Image on left.
Women : The girl I left behind me.
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Soldier bidding goodbye to a woman dressed in stars and stripes. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
Women : [Soldier leaving for war.]
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Woman and children bidding a man in uniform goodbye. White envelope with black ink and applied color. Image on top-left.
Women : True to the stars and stripes.
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Woman holding the American flag and waving a handkerchief. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on seal.
Women : Let Union be your watchword my brave soldiers.
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Woman pointing to the word "Union," as she looks toward a ship at sea. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
Women : Officer: front face!
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A line of soldiers look away from their officer towards a young girl. Yellow envelope with black and red ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Magee
Women : Our hearts are with our brothers in the field.
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Woman sitting by American flag, sewing. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left. Embossed decoration on seal.
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Creator: Gates, James
Women : The girl I left behind me.
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Soldier bidding goodbye to a woman dressed in stars and stripes. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left.
Women : If I cannot fight.
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Woman rolling dough. White envelope with red ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Union Stationery Depot
Zouaves : The new Zouave drill.
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Five Zouave soldiers forming a gallows from which hangs a confederate soldier. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left.
Zouaves : The latest Zouave drill.
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Confederate soldiers firing a cannon toward Zouave soldiers who jump into the air, legs spread to avoid the cannonball. Cream envelope with red ink. Image on top-left.
Zouaves : The Zouave defender
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Zouave soldier in uniform with rifle. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left with indications for name and address on right.
Zouaves : The Attack At "Man-asses-gap" Junction.
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Zouave soldier pointing his bayonet at a man with an oversized ass head. Cream envelope with gray ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Harbach & Bro.
Zouaves : The school of the Indiana Zouave.
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Soldier in Zouave uniform cleaning rifle beside slain deer. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left.
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Creator: Kline, A.C.
Zouaves : "Forgive me, my friend, ef I seem to be het
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Zouave soldier kneeling with bayonet, in front of clouds. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
Zouaves : The Soldier's Dream of Home
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A soldier sleeps fitfully on a battlefield with a fire burning behind him as he dreams of home, wife and child. Image covers sheet. White envelope with black and red ink.
Zouaves : [Zouave camp]
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Zouave soldiers seated in front of tent. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left with indications for name and address.
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Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Zouaves : Washington via Baltimore
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Zouave soldier holding an American flag and a bayonet looks at a sign with "Washington via Baltimore" on it. The Capitol is in the background. White envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: King & Baird
Zouaves : A Fireman Zouave putting out secession.
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A Zouave fireman spraying a person in the face with smoke billowing in the background. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side.
Zouaves : When thus our hosts go proudly forth, Let foes beware the Spirit of the North!
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Zouave soldier carrying the American flag and a short knife. He is on a battlefield with explosions behind him. White envelope with multi-colored inks. Image on left side.
Zouaves : Reg't., Co. Capt.
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Uniformed officer with long bayonet in uniform. It suggests the soldier is a Zouave. White envelope with red, blue and yellow ink. Image on left side and there is a form to fill in the address.
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Creator: Brown & Ryan
Zouaves : The School of the Fire Zouave.
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A fireman standing next to a hose, while others toil in the background. White envelope with blue ink. Image on left side.
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Creator: Tilton, J.E. & Co.
Series II: Spanish American War Envelopes
Portraits
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See Also Box 8
Subjects
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See Also Box 8