1883 Black Rock West Virginia to Parris WV Postal Card Christmas Present MailApproximately 3" by 5"

• Historical 1883 U.S. Postal Card – Sent from Black Rock, West Virginia to Parris, West Virginia

  This original 19th-century postal history piece features a handwritten family message sent just before Christmas in 1883. The front of the card features a 1-cent Jefferson design with a purple manuscript cancellation.

  Item Details:

  • Date: December 22, 1883 (with a receiving note dated December 23, 1883)

  • Origin: Black Rock, West Virginia

  • Destination: Parris, Morgan County, West Virginia

  • Sender: L. C. Michael

  • Recipient: Rev. H. C. Smith

  Correspondence Transcription:

  "Black Rock W.Va. 12/22. Rev H. C. Smith. Dear Cousin, I expressed a box to you yesterday filled with nuts &c. Empty the box immediately, as you will find therein a Christmas present for Carrie from Ma. Wish you all a Merry Christmas. All well. Truly L. C. Michael"

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