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Cartoon of Jefferson Davis

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Description: Carte-de-visite cartoon drawing of Jefferson Davis, being captured by Union troops while wearing a dress and escorted by other women. Titled "A So Called P...
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William H. Seward

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Description: Engraved carte-de-visite profile portrait of William H. Seward, Secretary of State under the Lincoln Administration.
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Boys and Girls Recruitment Certificate

Date: 04 11 1865
Description: Backside of a fund-raising certificate of the U.S. Sanitary Commission appointing Emily Grouch a sergeant in the Army of the American Eagle. The Commissio...
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Old Abe Composite

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Description: Composite paste-up intended to represent "Old Abe," eagle mascot of the Eighth Wisconsin Regiment in the Civil War with his bearer. At the Northwest Sanita...
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Attention! Mechanics

Date: 10 10 1861
Description: Recruiting poster. At the top is printed "Attention! Mechanics." Underneath is an eagle with a banner in his beak, which reads "Rally, Boys! Rally!" and "Y...
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Menu for Army Reunion Banquet

Date: 12 16 1868
Description: Exterior and interior menu listing for an Army Reunion Banquet held at the Chamber of Commerce in Chicago. On the cover is a gold shield with a silver star...

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