3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Two, small flaws, tied by corks, "Chester Pa. May 29, 1861" circular datestamp on red and blue Eagle, Shield and Flags "The Union and the Constitution" Patriotic cover to Pottstown Pa., docketing reads "Jefferson Davis who has tampered with the American Eagle, will yet live to feel its claws", with original enclosure with fascinating contents incl. "What a lamentable affair the assassination of Col. Elsworth was. He is a great loss to the country. I saw him at the 'Continental' the evening Mr. Lincoln was there. He was one of the President's attendants.", minor edgewear, Very Fine, a pretty cover with great contents

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