Letter to Geo Lyon Jr, 1888

Archive

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Letter to Geo Lyon Jr, 1888

Entry/Object ID

2024.2.435AB

Scope and Content

The letter is addressed to Geo Lyon Jr., Nelson Nebr.

Context

A. The return address is "Hans Nielson, Florist, St. Joseph, Mo." It contains a picture of Lillie's of the Valley. It is postmarked Saint Joseph, Missouri, dated March 30, 1885, and contains a green 2¢ postage stamp. B. The stationary includes the letterhead of the sender, adding their telephone number and street address. The letter is dated 3/29/1888. Geo Lyon Jr Dear Sir It discusses horticultural advice regarding the cultivation and timing of planting certain plants, specifically mentioning Hybrid Perpetual Roses and other bloomers such as Germaniums Verbenas. The writer advises on the appropriate timing for planting these varieties to ensure their growth and safety, considering the risk of frost. The note concludes with "until I hear farther from you, Yours truly"

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Letter

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Envelope

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Correspondence

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Document

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

3.5" X 6.5"

Dimension Notes

6" X 9.5"