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Champion Prize Envelope - Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds, 1st Round

Date: 1860
Description: Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in a boxing ring. Text at top reads, "CHAMPION PRIZE ENVELOPE - LINCOLN & DAVIS IN 5 ROUNDS," underneath reads "1ST ROU...
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Nashville from the Capitol

Date: 1864
Description: View down capitol building steps, where cannons sit on a landing, and statues decorate two lampposts. The city spreads out far below.
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The Capitol Nashville (Tenn.)

Date: 1864
Description: The capitol building is on a hill overlooking the city. Union soldiers have pitched tents on the grounds.
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Capture and Burning of Washington, D.C.

Date: 1814
Description: Etching depicting the burning of Washington, D.C. by the British during the War of 1812. In the foreground are a number of soldiers moving toward the Capit...
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Soldier Defending the Capitol Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead with a Union soldier standing guard, rifle in his right arm, beside the American flag. Four tents, representing a military camp, are pitched bet...

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