Wilson | May 7, 2008
This is a letter to Minnie Smith from a friend Amelia. Her “long” journey to Newberry from Glenn Springs via Laurens amounts to 57 miles using the route they likely traveled. She doesn’t specify train or wagon but I suspect the latter. It surprises me to read of the gaiety she describes considering the date. [...]
Wilson | May 7, 2008
These prescriptions belonged to Mrs Mary H. Means, and were copies from a Richmond pharmacy. I suppose Mrs. Means was relocating and would need them in her new location. I would appreciate feedback on what these compounds might be and what they may be used for.
Wilson | May 7, 2008
Strangely, the address and date as well as the signature is cut or torn from this letter. Of all the damaged letters and artifacts I’ve found, finding this letter so defaced, and so obviously done by Miss Minnie, has been disappointing to say the least. Miss Minnie Smith Doubtless you will think strange when you [...]
Wilson | May 7, 2008
A letter from B…J At Home, April 4th 1866 Dear Minnie, Will you oblige me by mailing the enclosed letter as soon as it is convenient and keeping the circumstance strictly secret? If so, and things turn out as I anticipate, it will be the greatest favor you have ever done me- and I shall [...]
Wilson | May 6, 2008
Here is a letter written by Dr. William F. Smith, addressed to his sister Minnie. Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond Sunday 15th June 762 Dear Minnie Your very kind and acceptable reached me some days past and I would have answered it sooner, but my ill health has thus far prevented me. To day I shall [...]
Wilson | May 6, 2008
Here are two more Coeds. Contemporaries of Ralph while he studied at University of the South. The photos of girlfriends didn’t fare well in Ralph’s post college days- this one having been broken. The back is labeled “Misses Annie M. Virgin & Kate Hastert”. I’m not sure if this is the same girl but the [...]
Wilson | May 6, 2008
Now. You know as much about this photograph as I do- as all thats written on the back is “Bob”. It is interesting that this is the first I’ve found taken by a Spartanburg studio, A. Bernhardt. The rest of the Spartanburg photos were taken in an around the home.
Wilson | May 4, 2008
I find this photo taken by a Canadian photographer, W. Notman. I don’t know anything about the gentleman in the photograph but possibly the image could be valuable for the photographer’s information.
Wilson | May 4, 2008
It seems the Dandy has either purged some young lady from this photo, or he cut her out to preserve. I can’t read the name on the back. I thought the missing person might be a male, but the names though illegible rule that possibility out. J.A. Selden and R.H. Smith are the only names [...]
Wilson | May 4, 2008
This photo seems to be akin to the three women and child previously posted. I allowed irfanview to automatically enhance the colors as it was more successful than I in bringing out some contrast. I think this is a boy standing in his backyard.
