Envelope Addressed to Benjamin C. Lincoln in Key West

Object/Artifact

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Envelope Addressed to Benjamin C. Lincoln in Key West: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Envelope Addressed to Benjamin C. Lincoln in Key West

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Envelope Addressed to Benjamin C. Lincoln in Key West

Entry/Object ID

2014.11.0001

Tags

Civil War

Description

An envelope addressed to Benjamin C. Lincoln, of the 2nd U.S. Infantry (Colored) while he was stationed in Key West. A fervent patriot and devout Christian, Benjamin Lincoln's strong abolitionist beliefs led him to take a commission with the 2nd U.S. Infantry (Colored).

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1863 - circa 1865

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Envelope

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Document

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Material

Paper, Ink

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good