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1861 CIVIL WAR Patriotic Cover U.S.S. MERCEDITA Gunboat Ship's Letter - SCARCE
1861 CIVIL WAR Patriotic Cover U.S.S. MERCEDITA Gunboat Ship's Letter - SCARCE

1861 CIVIL WAR Patriotic Cover U.S.S. MERCEDITA Gunboat Ship's Letter - SCARCE

$ 32.73

Availability: 79 in stock
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Theme: Militaria

    Description

    Civil War patriotic cover, with a black illustration of the Union Navy Gunboat U.S.S. Mercedita, and with "Ship's Letter, U.S.S. Mercedita" printed at top right. At bottom is an extract from a speech by the Commander of the Mercedita, H.S. Stellwegen, to the Citizens of Apalachicola, (the Mercedita captured Apalachicola on April 3, 1862).
    A scarce patriotic cover meant to be used by members of the crew of U.S.S. Mercedita.
    Unused.
    Small light stains on the front, a couple small old mounting remnants on the backflap. Fine. The backflap is not stuck down.
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