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This is a fascinating handwritten letter dated 1936, written on official stationery from The Waverly Hotel in Columbus, Georgia. The letter is addressed to Miss Nora Kefauver in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and carries a 3-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington, postmarked in Columbus, GA. The stationery bears the hotel's crest and management information, adding historical and local significance.
The letter content reveals a personal and warm message expressing appreciation for a Christmas card and friendship, providing a glimpse into the social customs and communication style of the 1930s Southern United States. The handwriting is clear and legible, penned in blue ink with a signature at the bottom. The envelope shows signs of age with minor wear and fold marks, typical for ephemera of this era, enhancing its authenticity and appeal to collectors of vintage correspondence and local history memorabilia.
Measures approx 10.25 inches by 7.25 inches
