United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Postal service--United States--History; Covers (Philatety)--United States--History; Patriotic envelopes
Design shows the scene of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with "The Real Declaration of Independence which took place in Phila., July 4th, 1776." Design in blue on white envelope. Magee, 316 Checknut St. Phila.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876; Tyler, John, 1790-1862; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees
Primarily illegible letter regarding electoral politics.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army. New York Artillery; Shipping; Diaries
This diary was kept by soldier Whitley Read detailing his last year of service in the 10th New York Heavy Artillery, Company H. It also focuses on his postwar service on a Great Lakes Schooner. The last pages of the diary include brief memoranda...
