1862 · [np
by [Scott, Winfield]
[np, 1862. Bright orange card , oblong 3-3/4" x 2-3/4." Light discoloring to left edge. Mounting traces on blank verso. Very Good.
The card reads in full: "The Old Line. The sure, safe and fast sailing steamer, United States, will shortly leave Washington, for Richmond, Norfolk, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Pensacola, New Orleans, and Galveston. This steamer will connect with all the Southern Railroad lines, and permanent arrangements are making so that passengers from all parts of the country may be secured in all their just rights and privileges, through the entire route. Winfield Scott, Captain. Gen G.B. McClellan, Master of Transportation."
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The card reads in full: "The Old Line. The sure, safe and fast sailing steamer, United States, will shortly leave Washington, for Richmond, Norfolk, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Pensacola, New Orleans, and Galveston. This steamer will connect with all the Southern Railroad lines, and permanent arrangements are making so that passengers from all parts of the country may be secured in all their just rights and privileges, through the entire route. Winfield Scott, Captain. Gen G.B. McClellan, Master of Transportation."
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