Happy Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb. 12) and Washington’s Birthday (Feb. 22). Two more from the Newell collection.
Image of Lincoln walking behind the U.S. Navy and ahead of the newly emancipated: “With Malice towards none, with charity for all”. President Lincoln’s entry into Richmond – April 4th, 1865.
Sent to Master Leo Newell, Virginia Ill. “From Thomas J. Butler”
George Washington, sword drawn, on a white horse: “First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen”
Sent to Mr. Leo Newell, Virginia, Ill. “From your friend, Robert Farmer.”
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