Nationality & Protection
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Manuscripts Collection, Georgetown University Library, Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C.
Abstract
Illustrated Civil War envelopes with patriotic symbols, slogans and cartoons, mostly Northern, including a few Southern ones.
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Federal (Bald) eagle standing on the federal shield, holding three arrows and an olive branch in its talons, with the Union flag unfurled behind.
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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; Federal shield; Federal (Bald) eagle; United States Civil War; US Civil War; Patriotic envelopes; Olive branch; Union flag; Arrows;
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