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The Way to Go Through Baltimore. Armed and Provisioned For a Siege.
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A man outfitted with shin guards over his boots and a basket on his head is carrying the basket lid as a shield in his left hand and a rifle in his right hand. He is also wearing a sword. He appears to have a food bag tied over his chest and stomach. The captions are oriented vertically. The left side caption reads: "THE WAY TO GO THROUGH BALTIMORE" and the right side caption reads: "ARMED AND PROVISIONED FOR A SIEGE." Black ink on beige envelope, illustration on left side.
1860
United States. Post Office Department
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WHi 76777
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