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[Civil War envelope showing American flag and shield surrounded by stars and rays of light]
Summary
Shape behind shield may possibly be a pelican.
Addressed to Mr. Wm. R. Akerley, Andez [i.e. Andes], Del. County, State of N.Y.; postmarked Washington, D.C., Jan. 26.
Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105).
Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress).
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01/01/1861
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