I was browsing through an old book called "Azaleas and Camellias" by H. Harold Hume, copyright 1938, and out popped an old postcard.
It appears that it was not mailed so perhaps it arrived in a separate envelope.
The card is addressed to be "Mrs. C.G. Davidson" of Kosse, Texas although I'm not quite sure as it looks like there is an "S" in front of "Koss". In looking on Google Maps, I see a "Koss, Texas" located between Houston and Dallas. I do not find a "Klosse" Texas.
The note reads:
"Dear Ms. Carrie, I rec'd your letter and was sure glad to hear from you. I thought I'd get to come last week but couldn't. If I can get a buggy and we are all well, I'll come to see you next Saturday May 26. I have 10 chickens, 2 hens setting. My gardens not much good, beans look very well, worms eating up my cabbage. Well I hope to see you soon. Tell the kids hello. Your friend, Rebecca."
I love finding things like this!
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
That's fun! Given the reference to a "buggy" I have to wonder how old that postcard is!
ReplyDeleteI would love to know too. Unfortunately I could not find a date on it.
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