1901年 5月31日 Postcard John G. Morse エドワード・S・モースの息子

1901年 5月31日 Postcard John G. Morse エドワード・S・モースの息子

1901 Widsor Nova Scotia Canada Postcard from John Gavit Morse, postmarked WINDSOR / AM / MY31 / 01 / N. S.  with the destination postmark of SALEM / JUN 2  / 9-AM /  1901 / MASS. 

In the early 1900s, a train ride from Boston to Windsor, Nova Scotia, covering about 1000 miles, was a significant journey. Departing from Boston's train station, the steam-powered locomotives and practical carriages navigated diverse landscapes, from urban centers to rural expanses. Crossing into Canada, the journey continued through maritime provinces, offering passengers a visual exploration of varied terrain. Stops along the way allowed brief breaks, and onboard dining catered to the extended duration. This train ride highlighted the growing role of rail travel in connecting distant regions during that era.

Windsor, N. S. 

May 31, 1901

My dear Julie, 

After mailing you letter I took a walk and on my return to the hotel found your note of Wednesday afternoon enclosing the clipping about Herron. This letter must have come with the other this morning and was evidently overlooked. But it was a welcome surprise for me to find it as I did. I was interested in the clipping. The sun is now out bright and it is getting quite mild but not at all hot.

Love to all,

Your own

John

The 'clipping about Herron' is a bit of a mystery. Did John misspell 'Heron,' a bird species? Or was he referring to someone with that surname from Salem? This business trip, being a very long journey, leaves me wondering how long he stayed there in Windsor and what type of accommodation he had during his stay.