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The Constitution
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Two hands shaking with the Constitution, Union flag, battle ax and stars in the background. Caption below reads, "Our Union Forever." Red and blue ink on beige envelope, image on left side. Image printed on envelope, mounted on a decorative border and collected in an album.
1860
United States. Post Office Department
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WHi 76118
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