Price
$34.00
Condition
used
Product Condition
Very fine
Size
5.5" x 3"
Civil War Patriotic Cover – Jefferson Davis Satire “Why Don’t You Take It” Union Cartoon. Civil War patriotic cover printed in attractive violet ink featuring a detailed satirical scene centered on Jefferson Davis. The illustration mocks Confederate leadership with references to wealth, manpower, and the refrain “Don’t want it now—we want to be let alone.” Titled “Jeff’s Reply to Why Don’t You Take It,” the design captures the biting tone of Union propaganda during the early war years. A visually engaging and collectible example of Civil War political satire.. Unused and original.
From a large collection of civil war covers in very fine condition that we recently acquired.
This cover reflects Northern criticism of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and the South’s justification for secession. The phrase “we want to be let alone” was commonly used by Southern leaders to defend their cause, while Northern artists often countered with satire highlighting contradictions—such as claims of strength alongside pleas for independence. The exaggerated references to vast resources and manpower underscore this critique. Printed in violet ink, the cover also stands out visually among Civil War-era patriotic envelopes.
$34.00
used
Very fine
5.5" x 3"