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Graces: Inconveniences in quadrille dancing

Graces: Inconveniences in quadrille dancing

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with shield and American flag and White House]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with shield and American flag and...

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Scene in the corridor, outside the Japanese apartments at Willards showing one of the princes the use of the microscope and stereoscope

Scene in the corridor, outside the Japanese apartments at Willards sho...

Title inscribed above image. Inscribed (as part of title): Make the lady in the center very fine as she is intended for the prettiest girl in the house. Miss Morgan. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.60... 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

Southern Planter: "Pomp, you Rascal! do you see any of those cursed Yankee ships coming this way?" / J.M.[?]

Southern Planter: "Pomp, you Rascal! do you see any of those cursed Ya...

Print shows a frightened Southern plantation owner asking one of his slaves if he has seen any Yankee ships, the slave tells his master that he is too frightened to see anything since he was told the Yankees wo... 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 sailor climbing up flagpole to American flag with lines from poem]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor climbing up flagpole to American fl...

Addressed to Miss Adelia Fries, Philadelphia, No. 931 No[r]th Tenth Street; postmarked [Alex]andria, Va.; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation at bottom of envelope: Wm. Birney, Maj., 4 [?] Regt., N.J. Vols. Lines fro... More

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Major General George B. McClellan inset in medallion decorated with eagle and American flags]

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Major General George B. McClel...

Addressed to Mr. John Stiles, Linden, Genesee Co., N.Y.; postmarked at Batavia, N.Y. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) 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

[Civil War envelope showing sailor waving hat in front of American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor waving hat in front of American fla...

Addressed to Mr. Wm. E. Tingley, Harford, Susq. Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 29. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with dagger and shield

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with dagger and shield

Addressed to Mr. Wm. Lewis P.M., Lexington, Ohio ; postmarked Ca[...]ton, O., Dec. 27 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing portrait of George Washington framed by American flags, cannon and cannonballs, drums, bayonets, and an eagle

Civil War envelope showing portrait of George Washington framed by Ame...

Addressed to Mrs. John A. Gundrum, Annville P.O., Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; postmarked Baltimore, Md. Mar. 4; bears 3 cent stamp." Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with laurel branch atop shield]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with laurel branch atop shield]

Addressed to Miss Sura A. Fuller, Little Valley, Cattarangus Co., New York; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photogr... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and sword]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and sword]

Addressed to Sergeant James Reid, Company B, 79th Regiment, Washington, D.C., or elsewhere; postmarked; bears 3 cent and 1 cent stamps. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquis... More

Civil War envelope showing border design with eagle, flags, drum, and weapons

Civil War envelope showing border design with eagle, flags, drum, and ...

Addressed to Mrs. Lucinda Fox, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio; postmarked Mt. Heron, Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Amberman Postal History, Clifton Pa... More

[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], Confederate States of America.

[Civil War envelope], Confederate States of America.

Addressed to W.R. Clack, Co. B, 43rd Regt. of Tenn. Vols., Chattanooga, Tennessee; bears 3 cent stamp. Found with letter processed as LOT 14043-3, no. 28, and tintype of William R. Clack of Co. B, 43rd Tenness... More

[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 eagle flying with American flag with message "Union & liberty, onward to victory"

Civil War envelope showing eagle flying with American flag with messag...

Addressed to Miss Julia M. Elliott, care of John Makewen, 55th Street, one door west of Broadway, New York City; postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va.; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[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 for U.S. Christian Commission showing carrier pigeon with letter]

[Civil War envelope for U.S. Christian Commission showing carrier pige...

Addressed to Miss Jane McDongall, Elmira, Chemung Co. N.Y.; postmarked Washington, D.C.; 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 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

Civil War envelope showing woman nursing soldier with message "Lovely woman. We will take care of the brave soldiers who have fought our battles"

Civil War envelope showing woman nursing soldier with message "Lovely ...

Addressed to Mrs. F. Behymer, Shelbyville, Illinois ; postmarked Richmond, Kentucky ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Amberman Postal History, Clifton Park, New York,... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag in its talon and snake coiled around Confederate flag in its beak]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag in its talon and ...

Addressed to Mrs. A.C. Elsbree, Lewis Centre, Delaware Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[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 eagle in flight carrying American flag in beak]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle in flight carrying American flag in ...

Addressed to Hiram L. Warner, Lyons, Clinton Co., Iowa; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Killbuck, N.Y., Jun. 17. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of C... More

[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

Civil War envelope showing General Nathaniel Lyon on horseback with message "Killed at the battle of Springfield, Mo., August 10th, 1861, while in the act of waving his hat, and cheering his men on to victory"

Civil War envelope showing General Nathaniel Lyon on horseback with me...

Addressed to Miss Caroline S. Bartman, Somerset, Perry Co., Ohio, from L.C. Sawyer, comdg. 5th Ohio Battery; postmarked Illinois; soldier's letter. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing Confederate dragoon on horseback with patriotic verse

Civil War envelope showing Confederate dragoon on horseback with patri...

Addressed to Miss Vic. Pearson, Youngville, Ala.; postmarked Jun. 2; bears two 5 cent stamps. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Patricia A. Kaufman, Lincoln, Delaware, June 2018. pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope for Manchester Light Battery showing team of four horses pulling a limber and cannon]

[Civil War envelope for Manchester Light Battery showing team of four ...

Addressed to Mr. Ezra H. Pray, Gt. Falls, N.H.; 3 cents postage due. Notation on verso: Soldiers letter, Maj. Drew...N.H. Rgt. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family ... More

New York City and vicinity. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope Card.

New York City and vicinity. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope ...

Stereograph shows men reading signs in front of the New York Evening Post building, New York, New York.

[Civil War envelope showing Liberty holding a flag]

[Civil War envelope showing Liberty holding a flag]

Addressed to Mr. Jno. W. Cole, Logansville, Logan Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing American flag

Civil War envelope showing American flag

Addressed to Mr. T.C. Smith, Carver's Harbor, Maine; steamship cancel from the U.S. Bark Ethan Allen. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[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 a firing cannon and an American flag standing in a pile of cannon balls]

[Civil War envelope showing a firing cannon and an American flag stand...

Addressed to Joseph Gates, Worcester, Mass.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Co... More

The soldiers return - A couple of people standing next to each other

The soldiers return - A couple of people standing next to each other

Photograph of a staged scene showing a woman and child welcoming a wounded Civil War soldier returning from the war. Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GG 4 . Forms part of th... More

Civil War envelope showing Confederate stars and bars flag over cannon with patriotic verse

Civil War envelope showing Confederate stars and bars flag over cannon...

Addressed to Mrs. Mary C. Roberts, Yanceyville, N.C. to the care of Mr. Elijah Roberts; postmarked Richmond; Bears 10 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: John L. Kimbrough, Confe... More

[Civil War envelope showing angel holding American flag watching over sleeping children with broken doll on floor; also two boys sparring, one with Union flag and the other with Confederate flag; with messages "As it is," "God watches over them," and "As it will be"]

[Civil War envelope showing angel holding American flag watching over ...

Addressed to Mr. William Field, Richwood, Union Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). 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 military camp with message "Our brethren are in the field"

Civil War envelope showing military camp with message "Our brethren ar...

Addressed to Mrs. Helen Clark, Lockport Will Co., Illinois; postmarked Bibbs[?] Point, Mo. Nov. 1; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[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

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Maj. General McClellan]

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Maj. General McClellan]

Addressed to Mrs. Marian Innes, No. 203 West 39th St., N.Y. City in haist [sic]; 3 cents postage due; postmarked Baltimore, Jan 8. Notation on recto: Soldier let'r., 5th Reg. N.Y.V., H. C. Duncan... Gift; Tom ... More

[Western Union telegraph envelope]

[Western Union telegraph envelope]

Addressed to Wm. E. Ingle, Farmen H. Fiers[?], Drop in P.O. off[...]; bears 1 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[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

[Six bust sketches: Benjamin Butler and others]

[Six bust sketches: Benjamin Butler and others]

Title devised. See also Waud, no. 863a. Formerly Waud no. B-100a. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.864) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Civil War envelope showing Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with raised sword standing on Confederate stars and bars flag in front of American flag with message "Remember Ellsworth!"

Civil War envelope showing Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with raised sword s...

Addressed to Jonathan R. Ayer Esq., 2nd Lieut. Co. H, 24 Reg. N.Y.V., Washington, D.C.; postmarked Mannsville, N.Y. Sep. 17; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag attacking 7-star Confederate flag]

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

Addressed to Thomas Wood, Penningtonville, Chester Co., Pa.; postmarked by hand; bears 3 cent stamp. Notations on front: Prairie Pond, Ill., Jan. 13th, 1864; ans. Feb. 12th 64; broken leg [?] 12; 1-2 mo. in [?... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with bundle of wheat pointing to Union flag and floating above a globe]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with bundle of wheat pointing to ...

Addressed to Mr. Frederick Kemp [?], Rome, Oneida Co., N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Jan. 4. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with quotation "He who noteth even the fall of a sparrow will have some purpose even in the fate of one like me"]

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with q...

Addressed to Mrs. Louisa I. Winters, Crillertown [?], Lancaster Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Harrisburgh, Pa. Notations on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Lilj... More

[D.R. Miller house, with family on porch, Hagerstown Pike, Antietam, Maryland]

[D.R. Miller house, with family on porch, Hagerstown Pike, Antietam, M...

Civil War Photograph Collection. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[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 Continental Army soldier with sword, cannon, drum, and American flag

Civil War envelope showing Continental Army soldier with sword, cannon...

Addressed to Mrs. T.R. King, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio ; postmarked Kanawha C.H., Va., Feb. 12 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) 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 an eagle carrying an American flag in its claw and a serpent in its beak with motto "The early bird catches the worm" below]

[Civil War envelope showing an eagle carrying an American flag in its ...

Addressed to Mrs. Sarah Ann Prall, Christianna, Lancaster County, Pa.; hand-canceled; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation: Post master, please forward soon. 1[?]th Penna. Regt. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-20... 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 for Company G, Stoneham Rifles, Massachusetts Volunteers 13th Regiment showing Massachusetts state seal]

[Civil War envelope for Company G, Stoneham Rifles, Massachusetts Volu...

Addressed to Mr. William Clark, Dery [i.e. Derry?], N.H.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, Apr. 22, 1862. Annotation on verso: Geo. P. Boyce, Apr. 20, '62. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:1... More

Civil War envelope showing Columbia and Union sailor with American flag bearing message "For the Union" and state seal of Massachusettsachusetts

Civil War envelope showing Columbia and Union sailor with American fla...

Addressed to Mr. Nathaniel Warren, Middleboro, Mass. ; postmarked Washington, Oct. 25 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing American flag shield with message "Sherman's Brigade, 65th Reg't., C.S. Harker, Col."

Civil War envelope showing American flag shield with message "Sherman'...

Addressed to Mr. John Soners, Marion, Marion County, Ohio ; postmarked [...]ford, Feb. ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[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

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and state seal of Ohio

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and state seal ...

Addressed to Jerome Hill Esq., Mannsville, Jefferson Co., New York ; postmarked Cincinnati, O., Nov. 7 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Don Tocher, U.S. Classics, Su... More

Civil War envelope showing portrait of Jefferson Davis framed by Confederate stars and bars flags, cannon and cannonballs, and landscape with patriotic verse

Civil War envelope showing portrait of Jefferson Davis framed by Confe...

Addressed to Miss Eliza Dean, Rockyford, Miss.; postmarked Miss; hand-written paid. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Patricia A. Kaufman, Lincoln, Delaware, June 2018. pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope printed Confederate States of America, Office of Orders and Detail, Navy Department

Civil War envelope printed Confederate States of America, Office of Or...

Addressed to Asst. Paymaster John H. Wheliss, C.S.N., Griffin, Ga.; postmarked Richmond, Va.; bears 10 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and shield surrounded by stars and rays of light]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and shield surrounded by sta...

Shape behind shield may possibly be a pelican. Addressed to Mr. Wm. R. Akerley, Andez [i.e. Andes], Del. County, State of N.Y.; postmarked Washington, D.C., Jan. 26. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:1... More

[Civil War envelope showing sailor with American flag and sword standing atop anchor]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor with American flag and sword standi...

Addressed to Mrs. S. I. Brigham, Manchester, Ontario Co., N. York; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Norfolk, Virginia, February 24. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag]

Addressed to Mr. Thomas Price, Champaign City, Champaign Co., Ill.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Paducah, Ky. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of C... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag in talon attacking serpent with 7-star Confederate flag]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag in talon attackin...

Addressed to Samuel Raubensti[ne?], Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio; postmarked Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Phot... More

Civil War envelope showing American flag overlaid with state seal of Iowa

Civil War envelope showing American flag overlaid with state seal of I...

Addressed to Miss Susan Benedict, Ononwa P.O., Louisa Co., Iowa ; postmarked California, Mo.[?] Jan. 14, 1862 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing hooded man hanging on gallows with message "Jeff Davis, the wrong man in the right place"

Civil War envelope showing hooded man hanging on gallows with message ...

Addressed to Miss Sophie V[...]beck, H[...], Orange Co., N.Y. ; postmarked Washington City Jul. 1861 ; bears Congressional free frank of Rep. Frank W. Kellogg of Michigan. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074... More

[Civil War envelope showing 34-star American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing 34-star American flag]

Addressed to William A. Boyce, Barre, Vermont; 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 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

I'se just "seceshed" from Ole Massa, Yah, Yah, Yah! / .

I'se just "seceshed" from Ole Massa, Yah, Yah, Yah! / .

Picture shows a caricature of an African American man dancing and holding a cigarette or cigar. "E24" and "D750" inscribed in pencil on the front of the envelope. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: Envelope... More

[Civil War envelope showing shaking hands in front of U.S. Constitution with weapon and American flag in back]

[Civil War envelope showing shaking hands in front of U.S. Constitutio...

Addressed to Miss Sarah A. Robison, Fairview, Erie County, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message "The war for the Union"

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message...

Addressed to Miss Anne H. Sanderson, Seneca Falls, N.Y. ; postmarked Elmira, N.Y., Nov. 7 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing eagle holding banner with message "Liberty"

Civil War envelope showing eagle holding banner with message "Liberty"

Addressed to Chas. Claghorn, Homer, Champaign Co., Ill., from Geo. Claghorn, Fort Henry, Feb. 15, 1862; postmarked Illinois March 1, 1862; bears 3 cent and 1 cent stamps. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074)... More

[Civil War envelope showing a weeping woman being comforted by a soldier] / Waters-Son.

[Civil War envelope showing a weeping woman being comforted by a soldi...

Addressed to Mrs. Nancy McCoy, Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania; postmarked Louisville, Ky., Feb. 2, 1863; bears 3 cent stamp. Letter from Private Isaac McCoy of Co. A, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment f... 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 for Massachusettsachusetts Thirteenth Regiment Rifles showing Lady Justice dressed in an American flag pattern]

[Civil War envelope for Massachusettsachusetts Thirteenth Regiment Rif...

Addressed to Miss Lydia H. Weymouth, No. Braintree, Mass.; postmarked Hancock, Dec.; bearing 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil ... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag and cornucopia next to an eagle with a snake in its beak, and with a verse from a song]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag and cornuco...

Addressed to Miss Julia A. Barnes, Granville, Bradford Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Verse from song Starry Flag by John Savage: We must keep that flag where it e'er has stood; In front of the free, the wise, ... More

[Civil War envelope for Company G, 22nd Regiment New York State Militia showing regiment's logo]

[Civil War envelope for Company G, 22nd Regiment New York State Militi...

Addressed to Mrs. Pamela L. Gibson, 125 West 45th St., New York; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Harper's Ferry, Aug. 30. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collec... More

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Lincoln in oval border decorated with eagle and American flags]

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Lincoln in oval border decorat...

Addressed to Miss Sarah Sparks, Lanesboro, Susqa. Co., Penn.; postmarked Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photo... More

[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 eagle with American flags, shield, arrows, and laurel branch with first stanza from Joseph Rodman Drake's poem, "The American Flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flags, shield, arrows,...

Public domain scan of a poetry manuscript, poem, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Civil War envelope showing Columbia standing atop cannon and holding American flag with sailing ship in the distance

Civil War envelope showing Columbia standing atop cannon and holding A...

Addressed to Mrs. Henretta Rhoad, Troy, Maine ; postmarked Washington, D.C., 1862 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle flying with American flag above poem, "Woe, woe to the traitorous children of Mars ..."]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle flying with American flag above poem...

Public domain scan of a poetry manuscript, poem, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[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 eagle with shield above American flags]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with shield above American flags]

Addressed to Mr. John A. Barney, Co. B, 10th Regt. Wis. Vol., Edgefield June [?], Tenn.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civi... More

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