Envelopes (Stationery) 1861-1865.

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Envelopes (Stationery) 1861-1865.

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An envelope from Abraham Lincoln's 1864 campaign features the following embossed text: "Hon. Abraham Lincoln of Ill. for President; Hon. Hannibal Hamlin of ME. for V. Pres." On the reverse is written "Slavery Sectional, Freedom National," and "Union & Liberty: Onward to Victory." Another envelope depicts the Kentucky state seal and includes the following text: "Kentuckians! Beware of Traitors." At the bottom is a quote from Henry Clay in which he declares his allegiance to the Union.

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