"The Flag of Bunker Hill."
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Manuscripts Collection, Georgetown University Library, Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C.
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Illustrated Civil War envelopes with patriotic symbols, slogans and cartoons, mostly Northern, including a few Southern ones.
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Red flag with the words Come! If you dare!" The words "The battle of Bunker Hill was under a red flag, bearing the motto 'Come! If you dare!' At the battle of Saratoga, the Stars and Stripes were unfurled for the first time." and "Printed and Sold by Young Lockwood and Co. 105 Main St. Buffalo." appear below the image."
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865; Covers (Philately) -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Envelopes (Stationary); Cachets (Philately); Patriotism -- United States; Flag; United States Civil War; US Civil War; Patriotic envelopes; Red flag; Bunker Hill; Battle of Saratoga; Young Lockwood and Co. (Buffalo);
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DigitalGeorgetown; Manuscripts Collection, Georgetown University Library, Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C. (1861)Illustrated Civil War envelopes with patriotic symbols, slogans and cartoons, mostly Northern, including a few Southern ones.