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Mrs. Jennie Dunham Nantucket Isd. Mass. 5 West Chester St. Just an outing Emma

Notes: The dating for this card is a best guess. Beginning in 1912 the cards that appear in this collection were sent with these Washington stamps. Prior to that the cards were sent using Franklin 1 cent stamps. Between 1912 and 1914, Emma and…

Mrs. F. N. Blake 12 Hill Ave, Pawtucket, R.I. From O.M.B.

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)

Notes: “punch”… this may be a reference to a “Detex” clock, used by organizations employing watchmen. The clock kept a (paper) tape record of impressions made by a key which is ‘turned’ in the clock. By examining the tape, a supervisor can…

Mrs. Jennie Dunham Madaket Road Nantucket, Mass. 8-8-14 Dear Mother, This is where I have to punch every other night Believe me this is some place Write when you get a chance. N.O.D.

Notes: Glimpsed through the masts of the boats docked here: 1) A fish market, “Fish Bought and Sold” 2) A seaside hotel further along the shore.

Mrs. Jennie Dunham Nantucket, Mass West Chester St. Here for the day Will write later Emma

Notes: "Pearl" is almost certainly the sister of Bartlett C. Rowell, Rhoda's sister-in-law.