Esther's First Postcard
Hello
Esther
come
to see
me xmas
send
me a poste
soon
Rynthe
Postmarked: Danville, [VA]
Rynthe [Ryntha] is likely Ryntha Adams, 11 year old daughter of Julia Elizabeth Richardson and Thomas Jefferson Adams. Ryntha was the first cousin of Esther on her father's (Daniel Thomas Richardson) side of the family.
Lisa, what a treasure trove you have there in your great-grandmother's many letters and postcards! And you are right: it is sometimes through these correspondences that we have our only opportunity to get to know some of these ancestors. Sadly, for those who died young, it may be the only way descendants get to know them. But we are at least thankful for that glimpse into their lives and heart.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog concept you have. Looking forward to following!
I love the old postcards at Christmastime. By teh way, welcome to Geneabloggers.
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Hidden Genealogy Nuggets
I have a similar treasure of my grandparents. So I know you are in for interesting discoveries!
ReplyDeleteAnd welcome to Geneabloggers.
Regards, Peter
Thank you, everyone, for you kind words and welcome! I've wanted to tell Esther's story for a long time, but struggled with the best way to do that. She and her family/friends tell it so much better than I can.
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