Lot 1056
[April 1865 Post Civil War Broadside]. Patriotic broadside poem titled "Our Country Redeemed," celebrating the Union's victory, 24" x 12½", composed by O. Wheelock, Ledger Job Print, Philadelphia. Composed of five verses with eight lines each. He rejoices: "…Davis captured! Free the Slaves!…Saved the Union! War is o'er!" and in the final verse: "Doves shall fly from State to State!…Olive branches in each mouth, Symbols of no North, no South!… Like twin dew-drops in the Sun, Both shall mingle into one!" Light toning and a couple of small edge splits.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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