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1918 SPANISH FLU Message, From Trinidad CO To KS
1918 SPANISH FLU Message, From Trinidad CO To KS
1918 SPANISH FLU Message, From Trinidad CO To KS

1918 SPANISH FLU Message, From Trinidad CO To KS "Pretty Bad Here" At Camps

$ 20.06

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • City/Region: Trinidad
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Postage Condition: Posted
  • Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    November, 1918 RPPC (Real Photo Post Card or Postcard) Postmarked at Trinidad, Colorado CO
    Sent during the height of the Spanish Flu
    *Please see other listings for more original Spanish Flu/Influenza/Grippe papers items - many sold - more to be added*
    To: "Sis", Mrs. Frank Shay  (Online research shows this is probably Charlotte Pearce or Pierce Shay) of Garfield KS
    From: Eddie?  (Census records show Charlotte did have a brother named Eddie)
    Almee listed below is thought to be Almee Shay Morrison
    "Camps" referred to below could mean WW1 camps
    Theme:  Landscape; does not give location but it is postmarked at Trinidad CO
    Message:
    Dear Sis,
    Am so sorry to know Almee is sick and hope she is some better by now.
    Ed received your letter Monday, yesterday.  Ed got home Sunday am.
    Ella met him at Depot and brought him home and I tell you I was glad to see him. I(t) was a long four (weeks?).
    I intended coming down soon ful-will not until this flu abates pretty bad here and at several camps.
    Ed says Dr. said Almee has not got the flu and she must be awful careful now not to get it
    and all of ___ Ed enjoyed his stop at _____.
    Write when you can, Eddie. Let us know _ hear from Ted
    Condition:  Lays flat, light discoloration, small spots, edge wear, from smoke free environment
    This item will ship in a rigid mailer with tracking
    Thanks