Chasing the Past

Our Ancestors (Morris, Smith, Jones, Robertson)


January 21, 1883–Eternal Bliss

When this you all oh think

of me, though in eternal

bliss I may be. David J. Allen

Sunday, Jan 21st 1883

Norwood NC

When I can

reach my ?? door

This is the back side of the envelope in which Lizzie’s letter came. The handwriting is similar to DJ’s. I need to look at the envelope again as my scanning leaves much to be desired.

This post is part of a series of transcriptions of letters, papers, receipts, and other ephemera that are held in the Smith Family Collection.  All originals are held in this collection, unless otherwise stated.



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