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Messengers delivering a message to a king from BL Harley 326, f. 88v

Messengers delivering a message to a king from BL Harley 326, f. 88v

Miniature of messengers delivering a message to a king, and the enthroned king surrounded by bishops and noblemen. Image taken from f. 88v of Edward's IV's Descent from Rollo (ff. 1-7); Romance of the Three Kin... More

Messenger delivering message from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 303

Messenger delivering message from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 303

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a messenger delivering his message to a man at a table. Image taken from f. 303 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More

Kneeling man receiving a message from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 307v

Kneeling man receiving a message from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 307v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a kneeling man receiving a message from a woman in front of a castle. Image taken from f. 307v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Wri... More

Sulla sees a crown in the entrails of the sacrificial animal and receives a servant of Lucius Pontius with a message from Bellona

Sulla sees a crown in the entrails of the sacrificial animal and recei...

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The Amalekite messenger who brought David the message of Saul's death is put to death by one of David's soldiers

The Amalekite messenger who brought David the message of Saul's death ...

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The Amalekite messenger who brought David the message of Saul's death is put to death by one of David's soldiers (3rd of 3)

The Amalekite messenger who brought David the message of Saul's death ...

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The Amalekite messenger who brought David the message of Saul's death is put to death by one of David's soldiers

The Amalekite messenger who brought David the message of Saul's death ...

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Murder of Romulus; Julius Proculus transmitting the message honour Quirinus, the deified Romulus

Murder of Romulus; Julius Proculus transmitting the message honour Qui...

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The death of Saul; the Amalekite messenger brings David the message of Saul's death and is put to death by one of David's soldiers

The death of Saul; the Amalekite messenger brings David the message of...

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The Amalekite messenger who brought David the message of Saul's death is put to death by one of David's soldiers

The Amalekite messenger who brought David the message of Saul's death ...

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The Amalekite messenger who brings David the message of Saul's death is put to death by one of David's soldiers

The Amalekite messenger who brings David the message of Saul's death i...

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Cicero with Terentia, receiving the message of the death of his daughter Tullia

Cicero with Terentia, receiving the message of the death of his daught...

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The Amalekite messenger who brought David the message of Saul's death is put to death by one of David's soldiers

The Amalekite messenger who brought David the message of Saul's death ...

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The Amalekite messenger who brings David the message of Saul's death is put to death by one of David's soldiers

The Amalekite messenger who brings David the message of Saul's death i...

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The death of Saul; the Amalekite messenger who brings David the message of Saul's death is put to death by one of David's soldiers

The death of Saul; the Amalekite messenger who brings David the messag...

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Sextus Tarquinus, the eldest son of Tarquinus Superbus, after receiving the command of the army from the Gabini, sends a messenger with a letter to ask his father what he should do; Tarquinius Superbus, not trusting the honesty of the messenger, walks into the garden and
strikes with his stick at the heads of the tallest flowers; when the messenger tells Sextus Tarquinius about his father's behaviour, Sextus understands the meaning of his father's message and executes the most important inhabitants of Gabium

Sextus Tarquinus, the eldest son of Tarquinus Superbus, after receivin...

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Ehrenhold Delivering Ehrenreich's Message to Theuerdank, from [Theuerdank] Die geuerlicheiten vnd einsteils der geschichten des loblichen streytparen vnd hochberümbten helds vnd Ritters herr Tewrdannckhs

Ehrenhold Delivering Ehrenreich's Message to Theuerdank, from [Theuerd...

Hans Burgkmair (German, Augsburg 1473–1531 Augsburg) Public domain photograph of 16th-century woodblock print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bathsheba bathing in a fountain with a statue of a blindfolded Cupid; David sends a message to Joab (background)

Bathsheba bathing in a fountain with a statue of a blindfolded Cupid; ...

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The White King in a Council with the Welsh Party, Receiving a Message, from Der Weisskunig

The White King in a Council with the Welsh Party, Receiving a Message,...

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Silk Textile Jinbaori, Japan - Public domain dedication image

Silk Textile Jinbaori, Japan - Public domain dedication image

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Supplement to the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 867. Philadelphia, July 25, 1745. Monday evening the General Assembly of this Province met, having been called by the Governor; who the next morning sent them the following message ... [Philadelphia: P
Supplement to the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 867. Philadelphia, July 25, 1745. Monday evening the General Assembly of this Province met, having been called by the Governor; who the next morning sent them the following message ... [Philadelphia: P
Drawing for an Illustration from a Sat Sai of Bihari Lal Series: The Message of the Eyes (recto); Lady in Search of Her Lover on a Dark Night (verso)

Drawing for an Illustration from a Sat Sai of Bihari Lal Series: The M...

First generation after Nainsukh (active ca. 1735–78) Public domain photograph of 18th-century painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drawing for an Illustration from a Sat Sai of Bihari Lal Series: The Message of the Eyes (recto); Lady in Search of Her Lover on a Dark Night (verso)

Drawing for an Illustration from a Sat Sai of Bihari Lal Series: The M...

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Thomas Jefferson, October 15, 1792, On "interests of a nation" for President's Message

Thomas Jefferson, October 15, 1792, On "interests of a nation" for Pre...

On "interests of a nation" for President's Message

The President's message on the treaty papers. Gentlemen of the House of representatives ... Geo. Washington. United States March 30,1796 [Boston] [Signed of hand] Done by A. Martin Orrery Press [1796].

The President's message on the treaty papers. Gentlemen of the House o...

Printed in 3 columns.; Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Po... More

Albany. February 16, 1798. Connecticut Gore. On Wednesday last the House of Assembly, agreeable to the order of the day, proceeded to the consideration of the message of his Excellency the Governor, and the papers from the Connecticut Gore Compa

Albany. February 16, 1798. Connecticut Gore. On Wednesday last the Hou...

Imprint 2.; Connecticut Gore.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 112, Folder 19.

The committee on the Governor's message having under consideration that part thereof, which relates to certain amendments to the constitution of the United States, as recommended by the state of Maryland, and having the said amendments under con

The committee on the Governor's message having under consideration tha...

On verso: Governor. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 135, Folder 3b.

... On Saturday last, His Excellency the governor sent the following message to the Legislature. Gentlemen. For the reasons mentioned in it, I wrote the following letter to the Chancellor, and to the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme

... On Saturday last, His Excellency the governor sent the following m...

Supplement to the Albany Centinel, March 31, 1801. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio... More

President's message to the Senate and House of representatives of the United States Dec. 15, 1802. Frederick-Town (Maryland) Printed & Published by John B. Colvin [1802].

President's message to the Senate and House of representatives of the ...

From the Advocate, Dec. 17, 1802 Frederick-Town. Md.; Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collect... More

The president's message. Register Office. Salem, Saturday morning Dec. 25 1802. By an express conveyance, we were late last night in possession of the president's message to Congress. We feel gratified in the success of an arrangement, by which

The president's message. Register Office. Salem, Saturday morning Dec....

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 47, Folder 16.

The President's message to both houses of Congress. Message to the Senate and House of representatives. When we assemble together, fellow-citizens, to consider the state of our beloved country ... Th: Jefferson. December 15, 1802. Concord: Print

The President's message to both houses of Congress. Message to the Sen...

Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 226, Folder 45.

Message from the President of the United States communicating discoveries made by ...Captains Lewis & Clark...Feb. 19, 1806

Message from the President of the United States communicating discover...

Title page, no illus. Reference copy may be in LOT 4392 N. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: RBD; Expeditions...; BI; Pres. I.; Shelf.

President's message to the Senate and House of representatives of the United States ... Th: Jefferson. November 8th, 1808. From the Gazette Office.

President's message to the Senate and House of representatives of the ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 227, Folder 21.

President's message. Herald office. Dec. 3, 9 o'clock. P. M. We this moment received by express a copy of the President's message- which we hasten to lay before the public. [Madison's first annual message Nov. 29, 1809] [Boston, 1809].

President's message. Herald office. Dec. 3, 9 o'clock. P. M. We this m...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 48, Folder 23.

Citizens of Massachusetts, read this!! Debate on the President's message, inclosing Mr. Canning's letter and Mr. Pinkney's answer. Speech delivered in Congress, Jan. 17, 1809, by Philip B. Key; the same man whose speech was published by the Fede

Citizens of Massachusetts, read this!! Debate on the President's messa...

Key, Philip B.; Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 48, Folder 21.

William Blake - George Cumberland's Message Card

William Blake - George Cumberland's Message Card

William Blake (British, London 1757–1827 London)

The governor's message. This day, his excellency the Governor transmitted to both Houses of the Legislature the following message Fellow Citizens of the Senate and House of representatives ... Columbia Oct. 22, 1832.

The governor's message. This day, his excellency the Governor transmit...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 172, Folder 42.

[Calvary officer from rear, mounted cavalry officer receiving message]

[Calvary officer from rear, mounted cavalry officer receiving message]

"After Horace Vernet II." Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1941:0074). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Special message of the governor, to the Senate and House of representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. and to the members thereof ... David R. Porter. Executive Chamber April 16, 1840. Holbrook, Henlock & Bratton, printers.

Special message of the governor, to the Senate and House of representa...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 154, Folder 2.

Blakstad, nordre, Laksøybygda, Meldal. Gnr. 199, bnr. 2., Sør Trøndelag, Norge

Blakstad, nordre, Laksøybygda, Meldal. Gnr. 199, bnr. 2., Sør Trøndela...

Blakstad, nordre, Laksøybygda, Meldal. Gnr. 199, bnr. 2. Public domain image of 19th-century Norway, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

By telegraph from England. The Queen's message. The President's reply. London, Eng., August 12, 1858. To. Hon. James Buchanan, P.U.S. Come, let us talk together. American genius and English enterprise have this day joined the old and the new wor

By telegraph from England. The Queen's message. The President's reply....

Trans-Atlantic telegraph.; Queen's message, the President's reply. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Colle... More

[Civil War envelope showing wreath with message "Give this wreath to the brave, who their country would save"]

[Civil War envelope showing wreath with message "Give this wreath to t...

Addressed to Rachel Ann Taylor, Gum Tree Post Office, Chester County, Penn., care Israel Taylor; postmarked Hyattstown, Md. Notations on recto: Soldier's letter; In haste. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-... More

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Lieutenant General Winfield Scott in front of eagle and American flag banner with message "The right man in the right place!"]

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Lieutenant General Winfield Sc...

Addressed to David Weir, 33 Gansevoort Stre[et], New York C[ity], New York; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Baltimore, Jul. 30[?]. Entered according to act of Congress by Bloom & Smith, in 1861, in the Clerk... More

[Civil War envelope showing Corporal Francis Brownell killing James Jackson after he murdered Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with message from Brownell, "Father--Colonel Ellsworth was shot this morning. I killed his murderer. Frank"]

[Civil War envelope showing Corporal Francis Brownell killing James Ja...

Addressed to Wharton Gray, Amenia Termin[al?], Amenia, Du[t]chess, N.Y.; postmarked New York; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing flying 34-star American flag with message "The Union, now and forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing flying 34-star American flag with message ...

Addressed to Mr. Tilden Upton, Flanders, N. Jersey; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Hartland, [Mic]h. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Ph... More

The first telegraphic message from California

The first telegraphic message from California

Angel carrying telegram, "May the Union be Perpetual," on telegraph wires. Illus. from: Harper's weekly, 1861, p. 752.

[Civil War envelope showing American flags with eagle and stars above with message "Union and Constitution"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flags with eagle and stars above ...

Addressed to Miss Mary E. Frank, Harrisburg, Penna.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flag, cannon, and ships with message "The Star Spangled Banner"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag, cannon, and ships with mess...

Addressed to Mrs. Tirza A. Ingerson, Sycamore, Wyandot Co., Ohio; postmarked Feb. 8, Louisville; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on verso: Sycomore [sic] Feb. the 16, 1862. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-20... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with message "Our nation's pride. A terror to traitors"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with message "Our nation's p...

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[Civil War envelope showing a soldier waving goodbye to people on a porch with message "Soldier's farewell" and verses from a song]

[Civil War envelope showing a soldier waving goodbye to people on a po...

Verses from song A Soldier's Tear by Thomas Haynes Bayly: Upon the hill he turned, to take a last fond look; At the valley, and the village church, and the cottage by the brook. Beside that cottage porch, a gi... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and cannon with message "Shoot the first man that attempts to pull down the American flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and cannon with message "Sho...

Addressed to Mr. E. Cauffman, care Jacob Cauffman Esq., Philadelphia, Penn.; postmarked June 27, 186[?], Baltimore, Md.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Lilje... More

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Colonel Horatio Gates Sickel of Co. K, 32nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, inset in medallion decorated with figures of Justice and Columbia, with message "Our Colonel, 3d. Reg. P.R.V.C."]

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Colonel Horatio Gates Sickel o...

Addressed to Mr. William H. Heft, Richlandtown P.O., Bucks County, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked at Washington, D.C., December 1862. The 32nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment was the 3rd of the Pennsylvani... More

[Civil War envelope showing soldier holding 51st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment flag with message "The star-flowering banner must never be furled, for its blossoms of light are the hope of the world"]

[Civil War envelope showing soldier holding 51st Pennsylvania Infantry...

Addressed to Mrs. Danl. A. Wheeler, Perkinsville, Windsor County, Vermont; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia and American flag with message "Columbia, Columbia, to glory arise"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia and American flag with message "C...

Addressed to Mr. George H. Waldron, South Vassalboro, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Oxford, November 5, 1861. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Parson Brownlow … Knoxville, April 22, 1861. Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, I have just received your message …Published by Jas. Gates, Cincinnati.

Parson Brownlow … Knoxville, April 22, 1861. Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, I ...

Copy 1 has been renumbered as Portfolio 157, Folder 20, Copy 3. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Print... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle holding olive branch atop shield, with message "Liberty and union"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle holding olive branch atop shield, wi...

Addressed to Mr. Patrick Kernan, Esq., Camp Chace, care of Capt. Pike, Columbus, Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag above star design with message "Not a star must fall"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag above star design...

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[Civil War envelope showing American flag and shield, with message "The dread of traitors"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and shield, with message "Th...

Addressed to Mr. F.E. Hurd, Great Falls, N.H.; postmarked Portsmouth, N.H., May 13; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing message "For the Union" and state seal of Ohio]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing messag...

Addressed to Mr. Wm. Scott, Eldersville, Washington Co., Penn.; postmarked Sep. 24; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Abraham Lincoln, [May? 1861]  (Draft Fragment, Message to Congress, July 4, 1861)
[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with message "Love one another" and border of stars with state names]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with message "Love one a...

Addressed to Mr. Benj. Carpenter, Esq., Lockport, Niagara Co., N.Y.; postmarked Baltimore, Sep. 29; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Patriot labeled "Secured" holding the Constitution and Zouave soldier labeled "Defended," with message "The Union forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing Patriot labeled "Secured" holding the Cons...

Addressed to Mr. W. L. Hinch, New Haven, Ills.; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on verso: Ausee[?], Nov. 15th, 1861. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing soldier holding American flag, with message "Liberty or death"]

[Civil War envelope showing soldier holding American flag, with messag...

Addressed to Miss Eliza Capeling, Stockbridge, Madison Co., New York; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flag in sunburst with message "Our Union forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag in sunburst with message "Ou...

Addressed to William H. Anderson, New Britain, Connecticut, care of Philip Lee Esq.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Brooklyn, January 27. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flags and eagle on shield above ship and cannons with message "Our Army and Navy forever! Three cheers for the red, white, and blue"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flags and eagle on shield above s...

Addressed to Mrs. Mary A. Hubbard, Jasper, Steuben Co., N.Y., via Corning in haste; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Bath, N.Y., May 16, 1863. Annotation on verso: Direct to Savona; to me at Savona. Gift; Tom Li... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and shield with sailboat and steamboat in the distance and bearing message "Victory"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and shield with sailboat and steambo...

Addressed to Mr. George Yekley [?], Scotsburg, Town of Sparty [i.e. Sparta], Livingston Co., N.Y.; postmarked Washington, D.C. [?] 31, 1862; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Thomas T. Eckert to William H. Seward, Thursday, October 03, 1861  (Telegram requesting Seward to forward a message to Lincoln)
[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flags and shield above sailing ship, cannon, tent, and drum with message "Onward to Victory"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flags and shield above...

Addressed to Mr. Cyrus Willson, Slatelick [i.e. Slate Lick] P.O., Armstrong Co., Penna.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked at Washington D.C. On verso: Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 186[?] by J... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flags, eagle with laurel branches, and shield bearing message "Union and liberty"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flags, eagle with laurel branches...

Addressed to Mr. Asa Foote, Fowler, Trumbull Co., Ohio; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on verso: Gallipolis, Ohio. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag and stalk of wheat with message "The people will save the country"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag and stalk of whea...

Addressed to Otis B. String, Huntsburgh, Geauga County, Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; barely legible postmark. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flags, rifles, and cannons with message "The father of his country left this to his children"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flags, rifles, and cannons with m...

Addressed to Mrs. Orin S. Howard, care Saml. Zug Ezn [?], Detroit, Michigan; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civi... More

[Civil War envelope showing soldier with woman in stars and stripes dress, man and woman, and dog with message "The girl I left behind me" and verse from song]

[Civil War envelope showing soldier with woman in stars and stripes dr...

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[Civil War envelope showing hand holding envelope with the message "Soldier's letter"]

[Civil War envelope showing hand holding envelope with the message "So...

Addressed to Miss Ann M. Kendall, Leominster, Mass.; postmarked Washington, D.C.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War P... More

[Civil War envelope with message "Soldier's letter" from Cuyler U.S. Army Hospital, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, signed by L. Ward Smith, Hospital Chaplain]

[Civil War envelope with message "Soldier's letter" from Cuyler U.S. A...

Addressed to Miss Anna Meyer, Ragersville, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio; postmarked Sep. 14, Philadelphia, Pa.; no stamp. Notation on recto: Am [?] 6; notation on verso: Frederick Meyer, Co. E, 126th Ohio Inf. Gift; T... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle above portrait of George Washington with message "Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle above portrait of George Washington ...

Addressed to Rorelmia [?] Sturtevent, Savoy, Mass.; postmarked Dec. 23, 1862, New Orleans, La.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection ... More

Salmon P. Chase to John G. Nicolay, 1861-65  (Suggestions for message to Congress concerning payment of army and navy)
Sidney Webster to John G. Nicolay, Sunday, December 15, 1861  (Has received copy of Annual Message)
[Civil War envelope showing Vermont state seal with message "Loyal"]

[Civil War envelope showing Vermont state seal with message "Loyal"]

Addressed to C.C. Jones, Middlesex, Vermont; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C., 186?. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing shields with message "The Union, [no]w and forever, one and indivisible!"]

[Civil War envelope showing shields with message "The Union, [no]w and...

Addressed to Mrs. Adaline Clark, Pittsfield, Lorain Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Ill. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Phot... More

[Civil War envelope showing two soldiers in combat with message "Right nerves the arm of loyalty"]

[Civil War envelope showing two soldiers in combat with message "Right...

Addressed to Mrs. Mary Jacobs, Locks Mills, Oxford County, Maine; postmarked Port Royal, S.C., Jun. 24; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing bust of Columbia encircled with laurel branches bearing message "Dedicated to the gallant defenders of our National Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing bust of Columbia encircled with laurel bra...

Addressed to Mr. Emil Fourgerel, No. 16 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio; postmarked Newport, R.I., May 23; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia waving American flag and riding on the back of an eagle clutching arrows with message "Onward to victory"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia waving American flag and riding o...

Addressed to Isaac French, South Chesterville, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War P... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with message "The star spangled banner, the flag we fight under"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with message "The star spang...

Addressed to Miss Mary A. Davis, Hawleyville, Conn.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1862. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing seated Columbia with shield, with message "Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing seated Columbia with shield, with message ...

Addressed to Hon. Comptroller of State, Albany, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing soldier with woman in stars and stripes dress, with message "The girl I left behind me" and verse from song]

[Civil War envelope showing soldier with woman in stars and stripes dr...

Addressed to Mr. G.C. Merrifield, Mishamaka, Ind.; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on recto: Bremen, Ind., Nov. 21, 1863. Verse from song A Soldier's Tear by Thomas Haynes Bayly: He turn'd and left the spot - O! ... More

[Civil War envelope showing George Washington standing at Mount Vernon and angel with American flag, bearing message "The banner of glofy"]

[Civil War envelope showing George Washington standing at Mount Vernon...

Addressed to Mr. S.H. Haggy, Etna, Licking Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing star design and handshake with message "Union forever. Separation never"]

[Civil War envelope showing star design and handshake with message "Un...

Addressed to Nathaniel G. Curhiny, North Scituate, Massachusetts; barely legible postmark. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag, laurel wreath, eagle, and cannon with message "Liberty and Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag, laurel wreath...

Addressed to Annis G. Ames, Temple Mills, Franklin Co., Maine.; postmarked Ship Island, Miss.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag as 7-star Confederate flag is hit by lightning with message "Doom of the traitors flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag as 7-star Confede...

Addressed to Mr. Benjamin, F. Delenbaugh, Pulaski, Williams Co., Ohio; postmarked Dec. 7, [186]3; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collectio... More

[Civil War envelope showing soldier standing at attention in camp with message "Our Union defenders"]

[Civil War envelope showing soldier standing at attention in camp with...

Addressed to Mr. Bingiman, T. Bullen[?], Florida, Henry Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Columbus[?], January 31. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Thomas A. Scott to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, September 24, 1861  (Telegram forwarding message)
[Civil War envelope showing shield with message "Shield of liberty"]

[Civil War envelope showing shield with message "Shield of liberty"]

Addressed to Mr. Jas. H. Luther, Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Li... More

[Civil War envelope showing Liberty Bell with message "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land, unto all the inhabitants thereof"]

[Civil War envelope showing Liberty Bell with message "Proclaim libert...

Addressed to J. Baucus Esq., Bacon Hill, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flag flying high over a burning Fort Sumter with message "Remember Fort Sumter!"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag flying high over a burning F...

Addressed to Ogden Griswold Esq., care Hastings & Griswold, Hartford, Conn.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civi... More

[Civil War envelope showing sailor labeled "Victory" holding American flag, with message "The war for the Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor labeled "Victory" holding American ...

Addressed to Miss Alla N. Bates, Republican Office, Springfield, Mass.; bears 3 cent stamp; illegible postmark. Notation on recto: Soldiers letter. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop arrows and drum with American flag, cannon, and rifles bearing message "The Star Spangled Banner must be upheld"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop arrows and drum with American f...

Addressed to Misses H. Close, Mayfield, Fulton Co., N.Y.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (... More

[Civil War envelope showing Zouave soldier with American flag and rifle in front of sign with message "Washington via Baltimore"]

[Civil War envelope showing Zouave soldier with American flag and rifl...

Addressed to Mrs. Anna H. Breed, Weare Center, N.H.; postmarked Dec. 29, Fishersville, N.H.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of ... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with message "Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with message "Union"]

Addressed to Fulton Smith Esq., Cherry Flattz [i.e. Flats], Tioga Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Col... More

[Civil War envelope showing shield and star bearing message "The Union forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing shield and star bearing message "The Union...

Addressed to Miss M. A. Wilkinson, Sunderlinville, Pottes Co., Penn.; postmarked Oct. 10, Md.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection o... More

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