1943 NYO & W Railway Telegraphic Train Order TD11 Woodbridge Summerville
The presence of a circled number 5 in the upper left corner suggests a filing or routing classification used within the railway’s administrative bureaucracy.
The presence of a circled number 5 in the upper left corner suggests a filing or routing classification used within the railway’s administrative bureaucracy.
The precise nature of “2 Gems Vr Lad” remains an intriguing detail, open to interpretation and further research. The freight bill shows wear consistent with its age, including discoloration, creases, and small tears, particularly along the edges.
The notice originates from Portland, most likely Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, a significant railway city in the late 1800s. The handwritten details provide specific information about the freight consigned to “AM Morse,” which included “2 Dogs,” “4 Cans,” and “1 Box.”.
The waybill, marked as a “COPY,” records car number RDG 79395 traveling from Reamstown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to Butler, Morris County, New Jersey. The reverse side is largely blank except for age‑related toning and a pair of small perforation holes near the bottom edge, suggesting it was once filed in a ring binder or ledger.
The two standard file holes at the top and the natural paper toning are consistent with its age and office provenance.
The letter itself is a tangible artifact of this historical intersection.
It has a gentle ivory color that flows the paper without looking flat or dull.
CONDITION : light edge wear, overall smudginess/soil. Lower front right corner creased (see photos).
Considering its age, the letter exhibits signs of wear consistent with its historical provenance. Despite these age-related imperfections, the text remains largely legible, allowing for a clear understanding of its content.
See photos for condition of business card.