1883 Black Rock West Virginia to Parris WV Postal Card Christmas Present Mail For Sale

Historical 1883 U.S. Postal Card – Sent from Black Rock, West Virginia to Parris, West Virginia

This original 19th-century postal history piece features a handwritten family message sent just before Christmas in 1883. The front of the card features a 1-cent Jefferson design with a purple manuscript cancellation.

• Date: December 22, 1883 (with a receiving note dated December 23, 1883)

• Origin: Black Rock, West Virginia

• Destination: Parris, Morgan County, West Virginia

• Sender: L. C. Michael

• Recipient: Rev. H. C. Smith

"Black Rock W.Va. 12/22. Rev H. C. Smith. Dear Cousin, I expressed a box to you yesterday filled with nuts &c. Empty the box immediately, as you will find therein a Christmas present for Carrie from Ma. Wish you all a Merry Christmas. All well. Truly L. C. Michael"