Civil War envelope showing eagle, American flag, musical score and lyrics, with messages "Soldier's Letter," "Constitution," and "Army for the Union"
Summary
Addressed to Miss Mary Wilson, Industry, Baker Co., Pa. ; postmarked Washington, D.C., Oct. 19 ; bears 3 cent stamp.
Lyrics begin: "Our striped and starry banner bear, with eagle's eye defending..."
Printed on recto: "Copyright secured by James P. Herron."
Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074)
Purchased from: Amberman Postal History, Clifton Park, New York, July 2018.
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Tags
Date
01/01/1861
Location
united states
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.