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Mr. Nelson O. Dunham Nantucket Island Nantucket, Mass. Dear O. Was very pleased to get letter and card. Will answer very soon. Do not let grandpa go to the home alone. But think it better for all to let him go. That is where he made his home. …

Notes: The correspondent is unknown.

Mr. Olney Dunham Nantucket, Mass. Having a good time A.W.P.

Notes: Unless it was enclosed in an envelope, this card did not pass through the mail. The dating of this card is very difficult to determine. Hugh C. Leighton’s company combined with Valentine in 1910. The logo on this card demonstrates that it…

Mrs. Jennie Dunham Dear Jennie I wonder if you received my letter I wrote over a week ago. I said if it was convenient Casey and I would like to make you a visit. If there is anything the matter it is all right. I can come some other time. With…

Miss Ellen Dyer 14 Western Ave. Augusta, ME Dear Ellen Your nice letter rec’d, am answering it this afternoon My love to all and much for yourself Sister

Notes: The first in a chronological string of 7 or more cards manufactured by The Hugh C. Leighton Co. A good example of the inner dialogue Emma is carrying on with the images. Reading the newspapers from that time period might offer clues that…

Mrs. Jennie Dunham 5 West Chester Street Nantucket, Mass Dear Sister, I am so pleased to hear from you. Received the card this AM. Geo (?) I have had a nice time so far this summer. I may go to Atlantic City next I am much better than I have…