Description
This vintage postcard, postmarked Baltimore, Md. January 10, 1888, documents a purchase of 310 lbs of onions from H. McWilliams & Co. Oyster Packers. The receipt shows a payment made by check on February 17th, a detail added to the card’s back, addressing it to Fr. Conrad in Houtsdale, Pa. This intriguing piece of 1880s history features a Thomas Jefferson portrait and other postal markings.
Front Text (cleaned):
Baltimore, Md.
Jan 10, 1888
Bought of H. McWilliams & Co.
Nos. 110 & 112 E. York St.
Oyster Packers.
310 lbs Onions
$6.20
Paid by Check Feb 17
Thanks.
H.
Back Text (cleaned):
Fr. Conrad
Houtsdale, Pa.
