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Good Noose for Traitors
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A rope is tied in a noose inside of a frame. Caption reads: "Good Noose for TRAITORS." Black ink on yellow envelope, illustration is on left side. Mounted on a decorative border and collected in an album.
1860
United States. Post Office Department
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W0129P7
WHi 75727
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