Postcard : 2008.2.251

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection : Postcards collected around the world from Howard's extensive travels.

Title:

Old Tomb, Mt. Vernon

Object ID:

2008.2.251

Object Name:

Postcard

Collection:

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection

Date:

07/13/1912

Creator:

Alsa Chester Howard (correspondent)

VE Exhibit Label 1:

Front: Colorized image of Washington's old tomb at Mt. Vernon.

Back of card:
Postmarked: Washington D.C. JUL 13, 1912 — 11:30 AM

Typed description:
"The Old Tomb, Mount Vernon, VA. — This was the original tomb in which Washington rested until the new tomb was constructed in 1837."

Transcription:
"Friday Afternoon. It seems that Fate decrees that I am not to be permitted the pleasure of the contemplated trip. I will be on duty and unable to leave. I suppose I am the most unfortunate fellow living. Most sincere wishes. C. Hope you will have a pleasant evening. C."
(To:)
"Miss Emily Hinton, 143 Quincy Place, NE. City."

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Old Tomb, Mt. Vernon

Old Tomb, Mt. Vernon (back)

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