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

To: Mr. George Yekley

May 31, 2012

Library of Congress

Civil War envelope showing eagle and shield with sailboat and steamboat in the distance and bearing message - Victory

Civil War envelope showing eagle and shield with sailboat and steamboat in the distance and bearing message “Victory”

Addressed to Mr. George Yekley [?], Scotsburg, Town of Sparty [i.e. Sparta], Livingston Co., N.Y.; postmarked Washington, D.C. [?] 31, 1862; bears 3 cent stamp.

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

Published: Phil’a. : Magee, 316 Chestnut Street,

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

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