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Indiana Sanitary Commission, illustrated design depicts Indiana Governor Oliver P. Morton with "Indiana Soldiers, The Pride of the State And the Glory of the Army." slogan on fresh cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by Negative Five-Point Star fancy cancel duplexed with "Chicago Ill. Apr 5" cds to local Chicago street address, Very Fine and rare Indiana Sanitary design, ex-Risvold .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

The Indiana Sanitary Commission was organized by Gov. Morton in Indianapolis Feb. 1862. It endeavored "to carry relief to suffering soldiers, where from and wherever found; and its aim was to contrivute to every general hospital within its reach." .

Branch Sanitary Commission, Soldiers' Aid Society Northern Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, fancy corner card on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , pre-use corner flaw, tied by circular grid cancel duplexed with "Cleveland O. Mar 22" cds to Farmington, Ohio, Very Fine and scarce Cleveland Sanitary Fair use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

U.S. Christian Commission, Branch Office., corner card on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , tied by blue grid duplexed with "Cincinnati O. Sep 28" cds to Harmony, Maine; 3¢ trivial corner crease, Very Fine and attractive.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.