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The envelope bears the desirable 3ยข \"For Defense\" patriotic stamp with a clear Parsons, Kansas postmark and is addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Henderson of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The letter is signed by Mrs. Frank (Hettie) Peoples and offers a wonderful glimpse into everyday American life during the opening weeks of World War II.
Topics include:
- Christmas wishes to friend Beulah
- Moving a family home onto a new foundation
- Mention of purchasing/building a house costing approximately $1,000
- Weather and daily life
- Family news
- Sick baby recovering
- Husband Frank suffering from a severe cold
- Concerns about the uncertain future following America\'s entry into World War II
- Beautiful cursive penmanship throughout
\"I don\'t know just what this war will do to this family, only time will tell.\"
Included:
- Original Christmas greeting card
- Original handwritten two-page letter
- Original postmarked envelope with 1941 \"For Defense\" stamp
A wonderful piece for collectors of WWII home-front correspondence, Kansas history, postal history, genealogy, or vintage Christmas ephemera.
Condition: Please review all photographs carefully for condition, wear, folds, and age-related toning.
