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This is an example of an
early Confederate patriotic letterhead. Such stationary was very popular
during the early war years until paper shortages curtailed much of its
manufacture.
This letter is dated April 2, 1861, and was written from
Charleston, South Carolina, by Miss C. H. Manigault. She wrote hopefully
that “the fear of war is wearing off.” Only ten days later the
bombardment of Fort Sumter commenced, heralding the beginning of the
Civil War.
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