Harper's Weekly, August 2, 1862-page 496. Black; cream. Paper. This original page contains three political cartoons. The first cartoon is titled, "Design For A Medal To Be Worn By British Statesmen." It is a commentary on the support of slavery. The second cartoon is titled, "Quartering On The Enemy." It shows soldiers carrying cooking utensils but no food. The third cartoon is titled, "Scene, Fifth Avenue." It shows an African American man telling a soldier that Miss Liza wont be home until Richmond is took. Civil War
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