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Postcard

Estimated value: $6–$14

This is a divided-back era postcard (post-1907) sent in July 1909 from Stratford, Connecticut, depicting the Merrimac River in Massachusetts. The message is a personal, intimate note from someone who has been ill with chills — likely a seasonal fever or malarial-type illness common in the era — apologizing for a delayed reply and expressing hope to visit. The tone is warm and familial, reflecting the postcard's role as a quick, affordable means of personal communication in Edwardian America.

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