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September 5, 1943.
Hello Pa: Received your most welcomed letter and was very glad to hear from you again. Glad to hear business was good there. Down in the...

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Jul 19, 20212 min read
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September 4, 1943.
Dear Son: Very glad to hear that you are feeling much better and I hope you continue to feel better. About your back I did look in the...

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Jul 19, 20211 min read
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The History & Future of the Postcard.
In Spring of 2021 the Postal Museum in the U.K. held a fantastic online event with Postcard from the Past, an archive of vintage...

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Jul 18, 20214 min read
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September 2, 1943.
Dear Ma: I’m writing a few lines to tell you what is happening now. Wednesday I was entered into the hospital for a complete check up....

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Jul 16, 20212 min read
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August 30, 1943.
Dear Ranny: Received your letter and I was glad to hear from you. Yes Ranny I guess it is 3 months. It seems longer than that to me. I...

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Jul 15, 20212 min read
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A Brief History of Letter Boxes.
Recently, I was exploring the Portobello area of Dublin on a "Postbox Saturday" and discovered a treasure trove of these rectangular...

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Jul 14, 20212 min read
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August 29, 1943.
Dear Mom: Received your welcomed letter and also got the money order that you sent. I’m feeling fine now. I just got a notice to report...

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Jul 14, 20211 min read
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August 26, 1943.
Dear Ranny, It’s nice to hear that your coming home for good. Hope you receive this letter before you leave. Though I’m very sorry to...

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Jul 14, 20211 min read
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August 26, 1943.
Dear Ranny: I sure hope you aren’t sore at me because I didn’t write sooner but honestly I’ve been so busy at home. You know I am a...

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Jul 14, 20212 min read
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Books About Letters: "84 Charing Cross Road"
In this edition of "Books About Letters", the monthly series where I review books which are you guessed it about letters, we're taking a...

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Jul 11, 20213 min read
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August 25, 1943.
Hiya Ranny: Well I received your letter and was very glad to hear from you so soon. Glad to hear that you are getting out of this man’s...

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Jul 10, 20213 min read
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August 24, 1943.
Dear Mother: Received you welcome letter and I can’t wait to see you all again. Can’t wait to see Grandma? I’m still waiting for my...

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Jul 10, 20211 min read
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August 24, 1943.
Dear Ranny, Received your letter and was very glad to hear from you. I didn’t answer your letter any sooner because I was expecting to...

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Jul 6, 20211 min read
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August 23, 1943.
Dear Ralph, I meant to write this letter sooner but I didn’t get around to it. I hope this letter finds you feeling better. Your mother...

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Jul 6, 20212 min read
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August 23, 1943.
My Dear Ralph: I am more than glad to hear that you are feeling much better. Please be very careful about your back as a sore back is not...

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Jul 5, 20212 min read
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August 23, 1943.
Dearest Ranny: Received your lovely letter + was very happy to hear from you. Am fine + hope you are the same. So you are getting a...

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Jul 5, 20211 min read
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August 20, 1943.
Hiya Sharpie!!!!! Gee Ranny I am so sorry I didn’t write sooner but you understand. Harry came home and everything. I received your...

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Jul 5, 20212 min read
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Writing Through the Decades: "What Shall I Say? Correct Correspondence Styles" (1940s)
Today, ladies and gentlemen we have a bit of a unique addition to the 2021 Writing Through the Decades Letter Writing Guide...

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Jul 4, 20213 min read
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August 20, 1943.
Dear Son: Harry left Wednesday evening at 10:30. Papa and I went dow to the station. There were a lot of sailors and soldiers leaving. It...

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Jun 30, 20212 min read
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August 19, 1943.
Dear Mother: Received your letter and was very happy to hear from you again. I’m feeling fine now? But my back still bothers me and as I...

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Jun 30, 20211 min read
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