Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

To: Mrs. Ruthann Smith; Civil War Envelope

September 30, 2012

Library of Congress

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing message - For the Union - and state seal of Maryland

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing message “For the Union” and state seal of Maryland

Addressed to Mrs. Ruthann Smith, Northridgeway, Orleans, C.C., N.Y.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp.

Collection: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress)

Date Created/Published: N.Y. : C. Magnus, 12 Frankfort St.

This envelope and additional information may be found here at the Library of Congress

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