Letter to Richard Denicke1889

Archive

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Letter to Richard Denicke1889

Entry/Object ID

2024.2.436AB

Scope and Content

The envelope is addressed to Mr Richard Denicke, c/o Gaston Schumacher Esq, 1007 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph, MO.

Context

A. The envelope is postmarked from New York on July 12, 1879, with a green two-cent postage stamp featuring Geo. Washington. B. The lined single page is folded and the handwritten message covers all four sides. The top of the page contains the return address of 1892 Prospect Ave, New York and dated July 12, 1889. The letter begins with the salutation "Lieber (Dear) Richard!" demonstrating that it is written in German. The letter contains several full sentences, though the exact content might not be easily comprehensible without translation due to the ornate script. The words are densely packed, filling the page consistently, suggesting that it conveys a detailed message or story. Overall, the letter suggests careful and formal communication. The signature at the end of the letter reads Juluis R Denicke.

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

German

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

2¾" X 5"

Dimension Notes

5" X 8"