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Envelope

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06627.03.051 Author/Creator: Place Written: [various places] Type: Envelope Date: 1861-1865 ca. Pagination: Envelope ; 8 x 13.9 cm. Order a Copy

The envelope has a image of Jefferson Davis and General Scott playing pool. The caption reads "Jeff Davis - I do declare, if I have not made a point! Gen. Scott - That's so, Jeff but I can give you a point and beat you badly before the game is through."

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