Detail View: Civil War Postal Covers : Poor Old Simple Virginia
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Filename:
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Poor Old Simple Virginia.jpg
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Title:
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Poor Old Simple Virginia
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Subject:
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Postal covers
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Subject:
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United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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Description:
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A postal cover depicting an old woman, labeled 'Old Dominion,' stooping down as Union and Confederate soldiers climb onto her and do battle on her back. Text reads 'You may plant your seeds in peace, for Old Virginia will have to bear the brunt of battle.--Gov. Pickens.'
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Date:
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1861-1865
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Format:
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Printed envelope, 3 x 5.5 inches
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Rights:
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