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[Civil War envelope showing two American flags tied with a ribbon]

[Civil War envelope showing two American flags tied with a ribbon]

Addressed to Mr. George B. Hale, Clinton S[t.?], New Jersey; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civi... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle holding American flag in talons with message "Union & libe[rty]"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle holding American flag in talons with...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding sword and American flag, with message "God, our country and liberty!"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding sword and American flag, ...

Addressed to Mr. W.F. McClinton, Biggsvill., Ills.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

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

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

Addressed to Mr. A. C. Kline, 824 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked New York. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil W... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag on globe floating in water with message "The Union now and forever, one and inseparable"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag on globe floating in water w...

Addressed to Mrs. Virginia Delmage, Claremont, N.H.; postmarked Washington, D.C., Nov. 19; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Ci... More

Martha Noble Brainerd, Civil War nurse with 27th Michigan Infantry Regiment J.J. Randall, Detroit

Martha Noble Brainerd, Civil War nurse with 27th Michigan Infantry Reg...

Notation on verso: "Martha Noble Brainerd, given at Pittsfield, 21st Mch 187[?] in memory of A.B.C. [drawn in sign language]. "Pleasant times," nothing to do & plenty to eat!! Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom ... More

Duryea's Zouaves at Fortress Monroe, Virginia

Duryea's Zouaves at Fortress Monroe, Virginia

Stereograph shows soldiers from the 5th New York Infantry Regiment (Duryée's Zouaves) gathered near a well, Fort Monroe, Virginia. Attributed to George Stacy. Gottheim collection code: GCW 14A. On verso: Tax s... 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

[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 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

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

Lieutenant John P. Lane of Co. G, 12th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment in uniform V. Munsey, photographer, Concord, N.H

Lieutenant John P. Lane of Co. G, 12th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment...

Photograph shows identified soldier who was wounded at Cold Harbor, Virginia, Petersburg, Virginia, and Bermuda Hundred, Virginia. Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly de... More

Lieutenant Colonel Legh Wilbur Reid of 17th Virginia Cavalry Regiment and 36th Virginia Infantry Regiment in uniform with crutches and amputated leg

Lieutenant Colonel Legh Wilbur Reid of 17th Virginia Cavalry Regiment ...

Photograph shows identified soldier, who was wounded at Woodstock, Virginia, and lost his leg. Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Paul Brzozowski, Fairfield, Connecticut... More

Private Augustus Kolb of Co. L, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment, in uniform with sword Rees & Brother, photographic artists, corner 8th & Main Sts., Richmond, Virginia

Private Augustus Kolb of Co. L, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment, in...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Tax stamp on verso. Related discharge certificate processed as LOT 14043-3, no. 46. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Vintage Arms and Accouterments, C... 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 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

[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

[Stamped envelope addressed to Lieut Edwin T. Carrington]

[Stamped envelope addressed to Lieut Edwin T. Carrington]

Envelope addressed to "Lieut. Edwin T. Carrington, 45 Regt. USCT, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 10th Army Corps, Old Point Comfort, Virginia." Postmark is stamped "Colebrook, CT, Nov 21." Strikes are drawn through... More

[Civil War envelope showing Elmer Ellsworth with sword, pistol, and American flag with message "One flag, one country"]

[Civil War envelope showing Elmer Ellsworth with sword, pistol, and Am...

Picryl description: Public domain image of postal stamp, free to use, no copyright restrictions

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and flag]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and flag]

Addressed to Capt. J. W. Clark, Fort C. F. Smith, Va.; bears 3 cent stamp. Notations on recto: Via Washington. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing flag design with message "The Union and the Constitution"]

[Civil War envelope showing flag design with message "The Union and th...

Addressed to Mr. Jacob Guyer[?], No. 9 Maiden Lane, N.Y. City; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on recto: Care D. Colton. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle holding American flags above naval instruments]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle holding American flags above naval i...

Addressed to Mr. U.P. James, no. 167 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio; postmarked Union City, Ind., Jan. 13; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Envelope addressed to Genl. Henry A. Wise, Roanoke Island, N. Carolina]

[Envelope addressed to Genl. Henry A. Wise, Roanoke Island, N. Carolin...

Handwritten envelope addressed to General Henry Alexander Wise of General & Staff Confederate States Infantry Regiment; bears 5-cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljen... More

[Civil War envelope showing Army of the Potomac, 9th Corps, 1st Division, badge with crossed anchor and cannon in a shield]

[Civil War envelope showing Army of the Potomac, 9th Corps, 1st Divisi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Unidentified soldier of VI Army Corps, Army of the Potomac in uniform with wife Buttolph's National Gallery, C.R.F.A., Malone, N.Y

Unidentified soldier of VI Army Corps, Army of the Potomac in uniform ...

Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljpaper pp/liljwoch

Captain Samuel Judson Alexander of Co. B, 9th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment in uniform

Captain Samuel Judson Alexander of Co. B, 9th New Hampshire Infantry R...

Photograph shows identified soldier who died of wounds received at Jackson, Mississippi, in 1863. Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) Purchased from: Mitch Helen (?), January 2017 Forms ... More

Private Charles H. Sanborn of Co. A, 6th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment in uniform

Private Charles H. Sanborn of Co. A, 6th New Hampshire Infantry Regime...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Notation on recto: "C.H. Sanborn 6 N.H." Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly deposit D072) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collect... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag surrounded by stars in the form of a shield and the message "Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag surrounded by sta...

Addressed to Mrs. Wm. Rush, Fredricktown, Knox Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Cairo, Ill., Sep. 12, 1862. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). 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 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 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

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with first lieutenant's insignia on slouch hat W.J. Moulton, photographer, 111 & 113 Water St., Elmira, N.Y

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with first lieutenant's insignia...

Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: The Horse Soldier, August 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). p... More

[Kager Mays, African American soldier, half-length portrait, facing front] / Shepherd & Smith, post artists, Camp McClellan, Iowa; Rock Island Barracks, Ill.

[Kager Mays, African American soldier, half-length portrait, facing fr...

Photograph shows Corporal Kager Mays of Kentucky, who enlisted in 1864 in the 108th United States Colored Infantry and died of fever in 1865. (Source: Tim Talbott, 2013)

[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 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 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 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

General Robert E. Lee of General & Staff Confederate States Infantry Regiment in uniform Virginiannerson & Jones, photographers, &c, 77 Main St., Richmond, Virginia

General Robert E. Lee of General & Staff Confederate States Infantry R...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Notation on recto: "Gen. R.E. Lee." Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Medhurst & Co., North Liberty, Iowa, October 2015. Fo... More

Harriet E. Preston Grogan, U.S. Army Medical Department nurse of Chesapeake Hospital, Hampton, Virginia

Harriet E. Preston Grogan, U.S. Army Medical Department nurse of Chesa...

Notation on verso: "H.E. Preston." Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Chris Foard, The Foard Collection of Civil War Nursing, July 2018. Forms part of: Liljenquist Famil... More

[Sailing ships at wharf in harbor] / G.T. Lape, photographer, 130 Chatham St., N.Y.

[Sailing ships at wharf in harbor] / G.T. Lape, photographer, 130 Chat...

Cancelled stamp on verso. Neg. no. B8184-10378. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg wh... More

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

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

Addressed to Miss E. J. Whittier, Skowhegan, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Portland. Notation on verso: May 14th, 1861. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[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 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 an...

Addressed to Miss Lovina Howell, Burdett, Schuyler Co., N.Y. ; postmarked Granby [...k], Ct. ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with flags, shield, arrows, and laurel branches with message "E pluribus unum" within circle in front of seascape and agricultural landscape scenes]

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

Addressed to Mrs. Margaret Jacobs, Coldwater, Mercer Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing soldier standing on rock in the sea with eagle and American flag with message "The rock of our country"

Civil War envelope showing soldier standing on rock in the sea with ea...

Addressed to Mr. John C. Williams, Wheeler, Steuben Co., N.Y.; postmarked Washington, D.C. Aug. 7, 1861; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket Evans & Prince, photographers, York, Pa

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket Evans & Pr...

Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly deposit D072) Purchased from: Nick Harris, December 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Libr... More

[Civil War envelope showing United States Signal Corps insignia]

[Civil War envelope showing United States Signal Corps insignia]

Addressed to Miss Mary Guthrie, New Rumley, Harrison Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; illegible postmark. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[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 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

Surgeon Lyman Warren Bliss of 10th New York Cavalry Regiment and 51st New York Infantry Regiment in uniform Photographed by B.P. Paige (Plumbe Gallery), 356-12 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C

Surgeon Lyman Warren Bliss of 10th New York Cavalry Regiment and 51st ...

Photograph shows identified soldier who was a prisoner of war at Hanover, Virginia. Notation on verso: "L.W. Bliss, surg. 51st N.Y.V. to T.B. McReady, 1st Lieut. 51st N.Y.V." Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Lilj... More

Unidentified African American soldier in uniform at ruined fireplace or oven, possibly at Fort Sumter

Unidentified African American soldier in uniform at ruined fireplace o...

Notation on verso: "Black soldier, Fort Sumter." Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Steven J. Meadow, October 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection ... More

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 from Private Charles F. Stevens of Co. A, 7th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, to Mr. Samuel Stevens, Francestown, N.H.]

[Civil War envelope from Private Charles F. Stevens of Co. A, 7th New ...

Envelope shows soldier, shield with naval scene, cannon, and American flag, with message "7th N.H. Regiment." Postmarked Manchester, N.H., Nov. 9, 1861; bears cancelled three cent stamp. Found with letter proc... More

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform of 1st New Jersey Cavalry Regiment D. Clark, photographer, No. 4 King Block, Commerce Square, New Brunswick, N.J

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform of 1st New Jersey Cavalry Regime...

Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) Purchased from: Ronn Palm's Museum of Civil War Images, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2017. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War... More

First Lieutenant Patrick Boyce of Co. F, 8th Regular Army Infantry Regiment in uniform with sword Israel & Co., photographers, 125 Baltimore Street, Baltimore

First Lieutenant Patrick Boyce of Co. F, 8th Regular Army Infantry Reg...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Notation on verso: "'Votre Amie.' - 1st Lieut. P. Boyce, 8th Infantry, U.S. Army." Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (D072p) Purchased from: T. Harris, Ma... 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 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 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 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] - Public domain dedication image

[Civil war envelope] - Public domain dedication image

Addressed to Mr. Phinehas Hager, Otsego, Allegan Co., Michigan; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va. On verso: embossed shield and eagle design with message "Union And Constitution." Gift; Tom... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and flag]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and flag]

Addressed to Miss Charlotte Smith, North Chili P.O., Monroe County, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[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 eagle atop shield with messages "Union!" and "Emblem of our nation's liberty"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with messages "Union!" a...

Addressed to Miss Paulina Hurst, Brea [i.e. Berea?] P.O., Cuyhoga [i.e. Cuyahoga] Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Kanawha C.H., Va., Dec. 14, 1862. Annotation on recto: Soldier's letter, L. S. Elliot... More

[Civil War envelope showing sailor standing on anchor and holding sword, rope, and American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor standing on anchor and holding swor...

Addressed to Mrs. Julia A[?], Elk Creek, Erie Co. Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va., Mar. 10. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collecti... More

[Civil War envelope showing Army of the Potomac, 6th Corps, 3rd Division, badge with blue cross]

[Civil War envelope showing Army of the Potomac, 6th Corps, 3rd Divisi...

Addressed to Mrs. Mary J. Peck, Moravia, Cayuga Co., N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. On recto: Magee, 816 Chestnut Street, Philada. 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

National Sanitary Cake, sold at a fair in Aracata, California, to raise money for the U.S. Sanitary Commission Photographed by H. Anderson, Eureka, Humboldt Co., Cal

National Sanitary Cake, sold at a fair in Aracata, California, to rais...

Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljpaper

Group of relics in Charleston arsenal yard

Group of relics in Charleston arsenal yard

Stereograph shows a cannon and other ammunition in the shade of a tree, Charleston, South Carolina. Gottheim collection code: GCW 29. Card number: "No. 632." Tax stamp on back: "Lowell & Senter, Portland, Me."... 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 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 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 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 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

Walt Whitman commerative 5 cent postage stamps

Walt Whitman commerative 5 cent postage stamps

Four identical stamps from Famous Americans series show portrait of Whitman with hat.

Civil War envelope showing American flag atop globe floating in water with message "United we stand - divided we fall"

Civil War envelope showing American flag atop globe floating in water ...

Addressed to Mrs. Amanda Smith, Baileyville, Ogle Co., Illinois; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Jack Hurov, August 2018. pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing soldier holding sword and flag]

[Civil War envelope showing soldier holding sword and flag]

Addressed to Mr. N. P. James, No. 167 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, O.; bears 3 cent stamp; sent from Reesville, O., Feb. 25. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Drummer Jimmy Doyle of Co. B, 18th U.S. Infantry Regiment Moulthrop, photographer, Phoenix Building, 298 Chapel St., N. Haven, Ct

Drummer Jimmy Doyle of Co. B, 18th U.S. Infantry Regiment Moulthrop, p...

Photograph shows identified drummer boy who was wounded at Chickamauga, Tennessee, in September 1863. Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collec... More

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform displaying tattered 7th Connecticut Infantry Regiment flag Beers & Mansfield, National Gallery, 242 Chapel Street, New Haven, Conn

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform displaying tattered 7th Connecti...

Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly deposit D072) Purchased from: Civil War Image Shop, Milan, Ohio, December 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil... More

Lieutenant Michael Maloney of Co. K, 31st Iowa Infantry Regiment in uniform Campbell & Ecker, photographers, 407 Main Street, Louisville, Ky

Lieutenant Michael Maloney of Co. K, 31st Iowa Infantry Regiment in un...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: The Historical Shop, Metairie, Louisiana, October 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family... More

Chaplain James F. Calkins of 149th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Moulton & Larkin, photographers, 114, 116 & 118 Water St., Elmira, N.Y

Chaplain James F. Calkins of 149th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Moul...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Notation on verso: "Yours truly, J.F. Calkins." Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Excelsior Brigade, Alexandria, Virginia, ... More

Private Cline Morris of Co. E, 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery Regiment and unidentified soldier in uniform Kimberly Bros., National Gallery, Fortress Monroe

Private Cline Morris of Co. E, 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery Regime...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Tax stamps on verso partially obscure backmark. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly deposit D072) Purchased from: Medhurst & Co., North Liberty, Iowa, F... 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

Union nurse Helen Louise Gilson Black & Case, Boston & Newport, R.I

Union nurse Helen Louise Gilson Black & Case, Boston & Newport, R.I

Photograph shows portrait of nurse Helen Louise Gilson, also known as Helen Louise Gilson Osgood. Notation on verso: "With the pleasantest recollections of the Jaffrey Institute, I am Yr. Friend, Helen Louise ... More

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message "'The Union must and shall be preserved,' Co. K, 97th Regt. N.Y. Vols. Conkling Rifles"

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

Addressed to Mrs. Edward H. Frary, Canandaigua, Ontario Co., N.Y.; Washington, D.C. Feb. 12; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Musician Charles C. Woodward of Co. C, 11th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment in uniform with tuba-like instrument called a helicon

Musician Charles C. Woodward of Co. C, 11th Massachusetts Infantry Reg...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Tax stamp on verso. Photograph originally in album on same page as photograph of a young woman named Ida, processed as LOT 14043-2, no. 921; photographs removed from album ... More

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with II Corps badge A.F. Daniels, photographer, 197 Main St., Worcester, Massachusetts

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with II Corps badge A.F. Daniels...

Tax stamp on verso. Seller indicates that the soldier was from Worcester, Massachusetts. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Li... More

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to John Berkley Grimball

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to John Berkley Grimball

Addressed to J. Berkley Grimball Esq., Spartanburg, S.C., from W. Manigault regarding taxes, June 16, 1864; postmarked Adams Run, S.C. Jun. 17; stamped paid. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased fr... More

Lieutenant Andrew J. Gahagan of Co. D, 1st Tennessee Cavalry Regiment in uniform Morse's Gallery of the Cumberland, 25 Cedar St., opposite Commercial Hotel, Nashville, Tenn

Lieutenant Andrew J. Gahagan of Co. D, 1st Tennessee Cavalry Regiment ...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Negative 8161. Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Jeffrey Kraus, New Paltz, New York, September 2015. Forms part of: Liljenq... More

Private Thomas Dennis of Co. G, 2nd New York Cavalry Regiment in uniform with American flag Bogardus, photographer, 363 Broadway, New York

Private Thomas Dennis of Co. G, 2nd New York Cavalry Regiment in unifo...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Signed on verso: "Thomas Dennis" Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly deposit D072) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of C... More

Private Charles Dunn of Co. L, 5th Michigan Cavalryalry Regiment, without shirt, displaying arm amputation

Private Charles Dunn of Co. L, 5th Michigan Cavalryalry Regiment, with...

Photograph shows identified soldier who was severely wounded at Newtown, Virginia, on November 12, 1864, which resulted in the amputation of his right arm. Notations on recto: "Charles Dunn, 5th Mich. Cav." an... More

Civil War envelope showing General Winfield Scott holding an American flag with message "Brave in the field - wise in council - a true patriot - loyal to the Constitution and Union"

Civil War envelope showing General Winfield Scott holding an American ...

Addressed to Mr. Joshua Spering, No. 142-1/2 South Forth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.; postmarked Archbald, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Lieutenant Thomas C. Bird of Co. C, 31st Iowa Infantry Regiment in uniform Campbell & Ecker, photographers, 407 Main Street, Louisville, Ky

Lieutenant Thomas C. Bird of Co. C, 31st Iowa Infantry Regiment in uni...

Photograph shows identified soldier, who was wounded at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia. Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: The Historical Shop... More

[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

[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

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