United States --History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 --Personal narratives.

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Compound Object
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description
Regarding their mother's death and her funeral; asking them to visit; the letter has pro Union stationary depicting an eagle and shield and has the following phrase: "The Eagle proudly soars on high, Our Nation's Shield to guide. Shall FREEMEN falter, fear, or fly?--Face danger with less pride?"
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Image
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description
Regarding their mother's death and her funeral; asking them to visit; the letter has pro Union stationary depicting an eagle and shield and has the following phrase: "The Eagle proudly soars on high, Our Nation's Shield to guide. Shall FREEMEN falter, fear, or fly?--Face danger with less pride?"