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This Flag Shall Wave Over Sumpter
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Patriotic illustration of a sailor holding the Union flag in his left hand, and a sword in his right hand. His left foot is resting on an anchor. The caption below reads: "THIS FLAG SHALL WAVE OVER 'SUMPTER.'" Red and blue ink on a beige envelope. Illutration on left side, printed on envelope, mounted on a decorative border and collected in an album.
1860
United States. Post Office Department
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W0129LB
WHi 75868
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