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1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of an enslaved person being whipped while tied to a pole. The caption reads "The persuasive elequence of the Sunny South."

GLC06627.03.044

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of the Seal of New Jersey.

GLC06627.03.045

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of Col. E. Elmer Ellsworth.

GLC06627.03.046

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of two hands, the top one the fingers are labled: J. Davis, Floyd, Stephens, Cobb, and Brag. the bottom hand is closed around a few men. The caption reads "Gen Scott being asked what course he intended to persue in regard to the rebels, answered by simply closing his hand."

GLC06627.03.047

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of the union shield.

GLC06627.03.048

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of a man in a confederate uniform, with the hat labeled J.D., being held up bu something around his neck and being kiced in the butt. The caption reads "A pretty good choke (joke) on J.D. Verdict, - Served him right."

GLC06627.03.049

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of a flag, the constitution and two hands shaking in front of it. The caption reads "The Union, Right or Wrong." The same as GLC06627.032

GLC06627.03.050

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of Jefferson Davis and General Scott playing pool. The caption reads "Jeff Davis - I do declare, if I have not made a point! Gen. Scott - That's so, Jeff but I can give you a point and beat you badly before the game is through."

GLC06627.03.051

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of the New York State Seal.

GLC06627.03.052

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of two dogs and a dog dish. The caption reads "Uncle Sam Dog - Look here John Bull, I want you to let my soup alone. I liked you when I was a little fellow - take care that I don't do so now that I have grown big."

GLC06627.03.053

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of an upside down flag. The caption reads "May embelems of traitor, ever scurvy Be forever topsy-turvy."

GLC06627.03.054

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of a flag. The caption reads "The Star Spangled Banner Oh long may it wave, O'er the land of the free! And the home of the brave!" The same as GLC06627.03.083

GLC06627.03.055

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of a flag and below it two flags crossed behind a star. The caption reads "This Flag Shall RULE."

GLC06627.03.056

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of Col. Ellsworth, and a poem " memorial to Col. Ellsworth."

GLC06627.03.057

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of lady Justice holding a sword and scales. The caption reads "Justice shall be done, and our beloved country blessed by the expulsion of secession villians and politicians."

GLC06627.03.058

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of an eagle holding a banner that says Union Foever. The caption reads "Not one Star, shall be taken out by the bluster of a few vilivanous Souther politicians - against the wishes of the majority of the South - who are, and always have been, in favor of the Union, and the Stars and Stripes."

GLC06627.03.059

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of three soldiers loading a cannon. The caption reads "Missouri Compromise."

GLC06627.03.060

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of a flying bird carrying a note that reads "To the South - Lay down your arms, repent - and then talkl of peacr - Uncle Sam.

GLC06627.03.061

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of two men, one which is holding a confederate flag and saying "Big thing" the other responding "Don't see it"

GLC06627.03.062

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of a kid baiting Jeff Davis, with something labeled Union. The caption reads "Young America put out a bait for Jeff, but Jeff did'nt get it."

GLC06627.03.063