postcard messages

[sovietpostcards]

The Solovetsky Islands. Vintage postcard (1960s).

[postcardtimemachine]

Red Riding Hood

Dear Amelia, Arrived at Raymond safe and sound.  Will take the stage in the morning for Wawona, saw Dollie Porter and Mrs. Webber on the train going to Stockton.  With love, Emily

I had never heard of the small town of Raymond, California before.

[deltiologists]

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[gladyourenothere]

“Leah - I suppose you know by now about me being in the army. They sent me to Wyoming. Real hot out here. Wavel” Cheyenne, WY Postmarked 1941

[deltiologists]

dated december 28th, 1915 —> no address

Dear Uncle,

It is with a pleasure always new that I see return the new year. This time I wish for so much, offers me the opportunity to remember the fond memories of my dear ones. Allow me, then, my dear uncle, to fulfill my duty, the most sacred, in wishing you a good and happy year, as well as perfect health. This is the most dear wish of your affectionate little niece. I finish my card with a big hug. Maman and Papa wish you a happy new year.

Your niece, Marcelle Genty

[deltiologists]

postmarked may 4th, 1910 —> addressed to indiana, from the u.s.s. tacoma

From a Friend  on the USS Tacoma New York City

[deltiologists]

postmarked december 20th, 1910 —> addressed to pennsylvania from connecticut 

I guess it is so. Or at least I am told so. Ha, Ha, I certainly thank you for your pretty cards. 

As ever friend, Fred B.

[deltiologists]

date illegible —> addressed to norwich, england

Dear Ada, 

Is this anything in your line. Can’t you imagine it.  Down a country lane.

Love Clive

[deltiologists]

dated september 29th, 1947 —> addressed to austria from rome

Dear Major Moore,

Just ending 5 days here — decided all the good Romans are dead. So for have had a car window smashed, another window forced open and 10 gallons of has siphoned the last in the garage for the hotel. Otherwise have enjoyed all the tourist sights. Best wishes to Helga. 

Coral & Earl

[deltiologists]

postmarked 1916 —> addressed to nice, france from a soldier in the colonial forces

Dear Louise,

Many goodbyes and kindness to my family. A lot of things in [illegible] and all marches well because I do not care [rest illegible] 

[deltiologists]

dated december 26th, 1916 —> addressed to paris

Madame Renaudiz, With all my heart, I wish you happiness and, above all, good health for the new year, may it bring all we hope - Victory and Peace. I thank you for the delicious chocolate that you gave Maman.  My favorite souvenir and affectionate kisses, [name illegible] 

[deltiologists]

undated —> addressed to henly-on-thames

dear daddy and mother

the lilyes are not out on the pond but the small ones are quite thich please may i stop to Frady dear Mrs Merces wants me to

i hope you are quite well. we are going Flower now. Yesterday i went birds nesting. 1000 of kisses 

Your loving son

ITS HERBERT

[deltiologists]

i’m dealing with end of the semester stress by getting really aggressive in my ebay bidding, so look forward to a full queue of new postcards!

[deltiologists]

postmarked 1915 --> addressed to burr oak, michigan

Dear friend: Your rec’d and so glad to hear from you. Suppose you had a Merry Xmas. I wonder if the dream did— Yes. No. Some winter here these days. No news. South Bend same old place. What you doing these days?

Florence. 

[gladyourenothere]

“Base Hosp 100 Savenay France APO 939 3/30/19 Dear Friends. The country you see in this picture saw fierce fighting. Soissons lies about 45 kilos directly ahead. Every once inhabited town lying between Leon & Soissons is totally destroyed. It is indescribable the way this country looks. Charles Ruck" France Postmarked 1919

[bunnyvonteese]

[ladylabsinthe]

1907 postcard, France

[deltiologists]

postmark unclear, unposted.

I found a nice collection, I think you will like it. There are 5. I'll see you the following.

Georgette.