Illustrated Civil War patriotic letter sheet dated May 12, 1861, featuring a Union soldier with flag and the slogan “Stand by the Flag,” written from a son to his mother shortly after the outbreak of war. The letter references men going off to fight and notes the offer of “double pay,” reflecting early recruiting incentives and the rapid mobilization of volunteers. Combining decorative patriotic imagery with firsthand commentary, it captures the personal and social impact of enlistment in the war’s opening weeks.

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Good, with fold lines, light creasing, and minor toning consistent with age and handling.