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Collection of Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts. USM 017.'Old Abe,' the man for the times. Dated between 1860 and 1865. This Civil War envelope depicts Presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln, “the people’s candidate.” Note: Title from item.
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