An 1886 postcard from Thomas H. Chubb
An 1886 postcard from Thomas H. Chubb
Mike N.
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Re: An 1886 postcard from Thomas H. Chubb
Dang! What fine penmanship! Great item!
Bad Bob
Bad Bob
Re: An 1886 postcard from Thomas H. Chubb
No doubt that beautiful cursive writing is a lost art form.
Here’s my best translation:
Postmarked April 30,1886
Addressed to “Jno.(?j R. Taylor, Ligonier Penna.” [Note: Ligonier is 50 miles East of Pittsburgh]
T.H.Chubb, Post Mills, Vt., Apr. 29, 1886
Dear Sir:
Your favor of the 26 inch
with enclosed as stated
came duly to hand.[?]
Many thanks for
same.
Yours Truly,
Thos. H. Chubb
Per ?…
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Any other translations welcome.
Here’s my best translation:
Postmarked April 30,1886
Addressed to “Jno.(?j R. Taylor, Ligonier Penna.” [Note: Ligonier is 50 miles East of Pittsburgh]
T.H.Chubb, Post Mills, Vt., Apr. 29, 1886
Dear Sir:
Your favor of the 26 inch
with enclosed as stated
came duly to hand.[?]
Many thanks for
same.
Yours Truly,
Thos. H. Chubb
Per ?…
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Any other translations welcome.
Mike N.
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Re: An 1886 postcard from Thomas H. Chubb
I think that it may be "26 inst" short for "26th instant" meaning mailed on April 26th.
"Your favor of the 26th instant
with enclosed as stated
came duly to hand."
J.
"Your favor of the 26th instant
with enclosed as stated
came duly to hand."
J.
Re: An 1886 postcard from Thomas H. Chubb
I think you are right. The “t” is not crossed in his other words, either. Thanks. The postcard is acknowledging receipt of something sent by Mr. Taylor on the 26th.jr.evansii wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:11 pm I think that it may be "26 inst" short for "26th instant" meaning mailed on April 26th.
"Your favor of the 26th instant
with enclosed as stated
came duly to hand."
J.
Now, if we can be certain of the first name of Mr. Taylor (obscured by the postmark), maybe I can find a bit of bio on the recipient. Ligonier is a small, revolutionary-era historic town in Westmoreland County and there should be a decent genealogy record.
Here’s a link to an interesting article on old postcards.
http://www.chicagopostcardmuseum.org/postcard_age.html
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My guess is George. GRT ran a hardware store in Ligonier.Now, if we can be certain of the first name of Mr. Taylor
An alternative interpretation of the opening scrawl is "Your fow'd [abbreviated 'forword'] of the 26 incl [included] with..." We should ask Ha??.
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Re: An 1886 postcard from Thomas H. Chubb
How about "Jos R Taylor, Esq." I would think that law offices around Ligonier in 1886 would be limited.
J.
J.
Re: An 1886 postcard from Thomas H. Chubb
"Esq." used to be a term of respect used on mailings to almost anyone who wore pants.
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