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Liberty or Death
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A rattlesnake labeled "SECESSION," with an arrow through its neck, is in front of a federal shield. The shield is protecting the Constitution and the Holy Bible, which appear behind it. A liberty cap on a pole, 4 arrows and banner with the text "LIBERTY OR DEATH" appears above the shield. Blue and red ink on beige envelope, image on left side.Image printed on envelope, mounted on various colored pages and collected in an album.
1860
United States. Post Office Department
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W0129VT
WHi 76516
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