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June 15, 1910 A

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Notes: The dating of this card is a best guess based on the address and the exchange about the ties that Olney hoped his Aunt would purchase for him.

July 28, 1912 A

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Notes: The image numbers listed above were apparently assigned to each of the four views on the card. In some ways this card is among the most interesting of the collection. Here is Emma purchasing a card that you might expect a tourist in today’s…

Tags: Ben Allen Cotton Sr., Charles Nelson Cotton

Mill from Exchange St. Bridge

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Oct. 1, 1910 A

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Notes: Text on the face of the card. There were several cards sent by Olney to his mother in July of 1910. The address, the handwriting, and the fact that Olney was clearly off island, suggest that this card was also written in 1910.

Aug. 9, 1910 A

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Notes: See the information about postal rates on the card.

Aug. 9, 1910 B

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Mrs. Barlett Rowell I was very glad to get your postal. It made me think of Auburn, N.H. and the good time we had that summer. I am here for 2 wks. Alice

Tags: Rhoda (Blake) Rowell

Aug. 7, 1914 A

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Aug. 7, 1914 B

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Mrs. F.N. Blake Pawtucket, R.I. Portland Aug 7 - 14 The Bay State went on the rocks 100 yards East of this light 4.20AM We was taken of 6.30 AM Some did not know the boat was on the Rocks (signature illegible)

July 16, 1907 A

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Notes: “C. F.” Central Falls

Sept. 19, 1914 A

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