c1861-1865 John Bull Riding 2 Horses Civil War Union Patriotic Envelope

Description

This is a Union Patriotic cartoon envelope produced during the Civil War.  It has John Bull representing the Confederacy trying to ride two horses - one with Union on it and the with Secession.  It is captioned "John Bull in his perilous feat of Horsemanship."  John Bull has a bale of cotton on his back.  This envelope was published by C. Murphy's Son of New York.  It is in excellent condition and is 5 & 1/2" by 3".