Envelope Addressed to Benjamin C. Lincoln in Key West

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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

2015.01.0001

Tags

Civil War

Scope and Content

Envelope addressed to Benjamin C. Lincoln of the 2nd U.S. Infantry (Colored) while he was stationed in Key West. The envelope retains a wax seal on the verso. Lincoln, a fervent patriot and devout Christian with strong abolitionist beliefs, served with the 2nd U.S. Infantry (Colored).

Collection

Artifact Collection

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

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

June 16, 1864

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good