Civil War postal covers, circa 1861-1865

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

circa 1861-1865

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Civil War postal covers, ms4523, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

119 unused Civil War-era patriotic postal covers (envelopes) with illustrations. Images include Union officers; several generals including McClellan, Fremont, and Rosecrans; regimental leaders Edward Dickinson Baker, Commodore Silas H. Stingham, Lt. John T. Greble, Gen. Wool, Col. E.D. Baker, and Col. H.E. Paine; Fort Sumter, Camp Dennison, Battle Monument in Balitmore, Benton Barracks, and bird's-eye view of Baltimore; iconography including the flag, eagles, and Columbia; Jefferson Davis; and others.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Envelopes (Stationery)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Places:

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Pictorial works.

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Civil War postal covers, ms4523, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.