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- Collection: Civil War and Slavery Collection
Washington portrait
Design shows portrait of Washington with American Indians and female figure. Design in black on white envelope.
Washington portrait and quote
Design shows George Washington and includes quotation from his Farewell Address: "Every portion of our country finds the most commanding motives for carefully guarding and preserving the union of the whole". Design in red on white envelope.
Washington portrait and the west front of the capitol
Design shows a portrait of George Washington in oval frame and engraving of the west front of the capitol. Design in green on a white envelope. C. Magnus, 12 Frankfort St. N.Y.
Washington portrait with American Indians
Design shows American Indians looking at bust of George Washington. Design in black on white envelope.
Washington portrait with eagle and flags
Design shows portrait of George Washington framed with eagle, flags, and soldier, with "First in war, First in peace. Design in black on white envelope. Published by J.S. Robinson, Hartford Connecticut, Fowler St. & Del.
Washington profile
Design shows profile of George Washington and "A model patriot." Embossed floral design on verso.
Washington seated at a camp desk
Design shows Washington seated at a camp desk writing and "This is he who was raised up to be not the head of a party, but the father of his country." Design in black on white envelope.
Washington's farewell address
Design of quote from Washington's farewell address in oval wreath. Design in blue on white envelope.
Washington's farwell address
Design shows portion of Washington's farewell address in oval wreath frame. Design in blue on white envelope.
Whitley Read Civil War diary
This diary was kept by soldier Whitley Read detailing his last year of service in the 10th New York Heavy Artillery, Company H. It also focuses on his postwar service on a Great Lakes Schooner. The last pages of the diary include brief memoranda and…
William Carroll from Edwin M. Stanton
Letter from Secretary of War Edwin Stanton informing Carroll of the leadership of his son Samuel Sprigg Carroll during a recent advance by the Army of the Shenandoah. In it Stanton expresses his hopes for a promotion for his son.
William H. Herndon, law partner of Abraham Lincoln, photo and note
William H. Herndon, law partner of Abraham Lincoln from 1848 until Lincoln's death. Photo of Herndon and note to clerk concerning Ambrose Barrett, Feb. 13, 1861.
William Henry Shepard from G. C. Noble
Letter to a friend from Harvard law student regarding his attendance at Boston political festivals where he heard Abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, and at a women's rights convention. He also discusses politics in the 1860…
Wisconsin. Loyal to the Union
Design shows female with state coat of arms and "Loyal to the Union. State of Wisconsin." Design in red and blue on a white envelope. Printed by Jno. G. Wells. cor Park Row and Beekman Street, N.Y.
Wisconsin. The Loyal States, Union
Design shows female with flag and state coat of arms and "Wisconsin, The Loyal States, Union." Design in red on a white envelope. Designed and manufactured by Reagles & Co., 1 Chambers Street, N.Y.
Wisconsin. The Loyal States, Union
Design shows female with flag and state coat of arms and "Wisconsin, The Loyal States, Union." Design in blue on a white envelope. Designed and manufactured by Reagles & Co., 1 Chambers Street, N.Y.
Wisdom, Justice & Moderation
Design shows seal with wisdom, justice and moderation in blue on white envelope.
Zouave soldier with flag and rifle
Design of a soldier in Zouave uniform holding flag, and "Remember Ellswoth" (sic), for Elmer Ephriam Ellsworth, the first Union officer to be a casualty of the American Civil War. Design in red and blue on a white envelope.