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Item Code: 998-666
Letter cover is made from yellow paper with a printed image of a telegraph office. Lettering reads, “SECOND EDITION / IMPORTANT NEWS / ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE EXPECTED SOON / STORMING OF MANASSES GAP! BY A RAIN STORM/ CAPTURE OF JEFF DAVIS! OR ANY OTHER MAN / REBELS IN FULL RETREAT!! WITHOUT THEIR BREAKFAST / ONE THOUSAND PRISONERS!!! MORE OR LESS. THIS REPORT IS DOUBTED IN SOME QUARTERS.”
Measures 3” x 5 ½”. Paper is lightly soiled. Top right corner is bent. Reverse has embossed lettering that reads the same as lettering on front. Torn piece of blue paper has adhered to envelope. [sl]
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