Postcard from collection of Aunt Katie Henry Rollison. One cent stamp. Addressed to her mother: Mrs. Laura A. Henry, Lyons, Ind[iana]. Written on reverse: "Orleans, Nebr, Dec 24. Dear Laura and Family as it is near Xmas we Remember our friends that is far away this is a reck on the road where Carson runs but not his train we are all well hope you are the same Aunt Lizzie." Laura Henry was mother to Aunt Katie and my grandfather, William Ora Henry.
Relationship of postcard sender, "Aunt Lizzie," to my ggrandmother, Laura Henry, of Lyons, [Greene Co], Indiana.
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