The Bessie Nesbit Letters

[Envelope]

History

Bessie Nesbit finishes her freshman year, and begins her sophomore year. The war in Europe is frequently discussed. Her father is proficient in Latin and occasionally writes little endearments in Latin.

The Images

All documents have at least a portion of the first page scanned, and comments about their contents are included below.

A Letter Written on Jan 5, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Jan 5, 1939 8pm in Winsted & Bridge RPO. Transit mark Jan 6, 1939 10am in South Hadley on reverse. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 7, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Jan 7, 1939 8pm in Winsted & Bridge RPO. Transit mark Jan 8, 1939 12:30pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 8, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie W. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 8, 1939 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 9, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 9, 1939 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written around Jan 10, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 10, 1939 8:30pm in Waterbury, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 13, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 13, 1939 7pm in New Haven, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written around Jan 14, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Jan 14, 1939 5:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn. Transit mark Jan 15, 1939 12:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written around Jan 15, 1939
front Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Jan 15, 1939 8pm in Naugatuck Conn.
back Inscription: "Dear Bess:- Everything O.K. Foot is nearly healed. Did not go to Church. Temp. 22° - afraid to chill foot. Feeling well. Busy week - coming week. Snow is being cleared away. Thaw this A.M. all the bushes covered with ice. Very beautiful. Lots of people at Church. Ventilator has not come yet. Papa will post card on way to the League. [Handwriting change from Mamma to Pop.] ημερ&alpha εστι καλη και πολλοι ανθραποι και νυναικες εις την εκκλησιαν επηλθον. X X X X X ΠΑΤΗΡ"

A Letter Written on Jan 16, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 16, 1939 9:30pm in Waterbury, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 18, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 18, 1939 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 19, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 19, 1939 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Telegram Written on Jan 21, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Pearsons Dormitory. A Western Union Telegram.
page 1 "HK6 8=TDWY Nautatuck [sic] Conn Miss Bessie B Nesbit= Pearsons Dormitory: Jan 21 714A Train arrives Holyoke 1258 will remain four hours: Papa." Also marked 8:38am with a sticker in the letterhead.

A Letter Written on Jan 21, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Benedict Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 21, 1939 9:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn. Special Delivery. Transit mark Jan 22, 1939 12:30pm in South Hadley
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 23, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 23, 1939 9:30pm in Winsted & Bridge RPO.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 24, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 24, 1939 9:30pm in Waterbury, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 30, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Jan 31, 1939 10:30pm in Waterbury, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 30, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Feb 20, 1939 1pm in New Haven, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 7, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Feb 7, 1939 1:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Feb 9, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (20 Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Feb 9, 1939 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Feb 10, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (20 Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Feb 10, 1939 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 11, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Benedict Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (20 Pearsons). Postmarked on Feb 11, 1939 7:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn. Drawing of a graduation cap on the envelope. Transit mark Feb 12, 1939 12:30pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 16, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons), from Mrs. W. M. Nesbit on stationery from the Naugatuck Methodist Church in Naugatuck, Conn. Postmarked on Feb 16, 1939 in Winsted & Bridge RPO. Transit mark 10am in South Hadley on reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Feb 17, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Feb 17, 1939 9:30pm in Waterbury, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Feb 18, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Feb 18, 1939 in Winsted & Bridge RPO. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 20, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Feb 1939 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 23, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Feb 23, 1939 in Waterbury, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 24, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey W. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (20 Pearsons) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Feb 24, 1939 4pm in New Haven, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 25, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Feb 25, 1939 7pm in Naugatuck, Conn. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 27, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Feb 27, 1939 8:30pm in Waterbury, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 28, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Feb 28, 1939 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 1, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Mar 1, 1939 9:30pm in Waterbury, Conn. Transit mark Mar 2, 1939 10am in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 5, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Mar 6, 1939 12noon in Brooklyn NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 8, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (20 Pearsons). Postmarked on Mar 8, 1939 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn. Transit marked (on reverse side) March 9, 1939 10am in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Postcard Written on Mar 10, 1939
front "We want more bones we want more meat"
back Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Mar 10, 1939 5:30pm in Naugatuck Conn. Inscription: "Mch 10 '39. Everything O.K. Had heavy snow storm yesterday - but it is melting rapidly. Hope robins come back soon. Love, Mummie"

A Letter Written on Mar 10, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on Mar 11, 1939 3:30pm in Eagleville Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 11, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (20 Pearsons). Postmarked on Mar 11, 1939 10pm in New Haven, Conn. Transit marked (on reverse side) March 12, 1939 12:30pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Postcard Written on Mar 13, 1939
front "Whittemore Memorial Bridge, Naugatuck, Conn."
back Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Mar 13, 1939 10pm in Waterbury Conn. Inscription: "March 13 '39. Rec'd welcome letter. 8 inches of snow. Sat. eve. & Sun. but it is melting fast[.] Everything O.K. but rather slowed up. Big E.L. District Rally at Church to-morrow Eve. Glad you came home last weekend instead of this. Love Mummie"

A Letter Written on Mar 17, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Mar 18, 1939 7:30am in Naugatuck Conn. Transit marked Mar 18, 1939 5:30pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 19, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Mar 20, 1939 7:30am in Brooklyn NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 20, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Mar 20, 1939 8pm in Naugatuck Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 23, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Mar 24, 1939 10:30am in Wilmington Del.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Apr 6, 1939
front Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Apr 6, 1939 2:30pm in Waterbury Conn.
back Inscription: "Dear Bessie: Received welcome letter. Arrived home in O.K. in good time. Went to Howard's yesterday. They will send things out on Monday. Medicine goes out to day. Busy as usual. Not much news. Legal holiday in Connecticut to-morrow. Looks like War. Poor little Albania. Rehearsal to-night. Love from quartette/Mummie. April 6 - 39."

A Program Dated on Apr 9, 1939
front Easter Sunrise Service in Naugatuck Conn.

A Card sent around Apr 9, 1939
front The word "Sis" has been changed to "Bess" with artful penwork. The plastic red rabbit and the date "1939" are also added.
front Card opens up; word "sis" is again changed to Bess. Card opens one more time horizontally; that has not been scanned.
front Fully open, the card reads "Here it is Bess A Happy Easter! The GOOD LUCK keepsake on this card is loaded with the wishes; That you will always have and keep good friends, good health and riches." (Maybe the red rabbit is not an add-on, and that is the good luck keepsake?) Artwork of graduate and signature by Bessie's father.

A Postcard Written on Apr 20, 1939
front "Church Street, Looking North New Haven, Conn." Inscription: "I like this view. Scene of so many good times. M"
back Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons). Postmarked on Apr 20, 1939 1:30pm in Naugatuck Conn. Inscription: "Dear Bessie.- The Water Co is here - and they have put in their part of the new pipes - Mr. Rogers will now put in the pipes from curb to house. Love Mummie April 20 '39."

A Postcard Written on Apr 25, 1939
front Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M Nesbit in Naugatuck. Postmarked April 25, 1939 5:30pm in South Hadley.
back "Dear Mama & Papa [-] I shall be awaiting you on Fri. with great eagerness. It is really spring to-day here. In fact it is practically summer. You can hear the birds and a general air of ennui pervades everything. My assignment for table-waiting will probably include breakfast of which I am rather glad, for every little bit makes a little bit more. Just think in just a few weeks more my Freshman year will be over. Am in the pink of condition. Love, Bessie April 25, 1939."

A Letter Written on May 11, 1939
envelope On Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Addressed to Miss Bessie Benedict Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons Hall). Postmarked on May 11, 1939 9:30pm in Waterbury Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Telegram Written on May 17, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Pearsons).
page 1 "Naugatuck Conn May 17 1939 1259P / Miss Bessie B Nesbit / Pearsons Dormitory / Lovely Mothers Day present received delighted thank you / Love / Mamma. / 139P."

A Letter Written on Jun 10, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit in Naugatuck CT, on stationery from the Naugatuck Methodist Church in Naugatuck, Conn. Postmarked on Jun 10, 1939 4:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn. Transit marks on Jun 10, 1939 5:30pm in Bridgeport, Conn. and Jun 11, 1939 12:30pm in South Hadley. Special delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jun 15, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit in Naugatuck CT, from Sally Stockton Poor in Burlington, IA (rear flap). Postmarked on Jun 16, 1939 2:30pm in Burlington IA, and transit marked Jun 18, 1939 11am in Naugatuck CT. Special delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jul 17, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit in Naugatuck CT, from E. L. Nesbit in Brooklyn NY (rear flap). Postmarked on Jul 18, 1939 11am in Brooklyn NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written around Jul 24, 1939
front "Alexander McKinlock Memorial Campus, Northwestern University, Chicago"
back Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jul 24, 1939 11pm in Chicago Ill. Inscription: "Dear Bessie, Hi! Too bad you aren't here. I'm having myself a time. To-night we're going to see John Barrymore in a play. Sat. night we went to a grand eating place. I'm having a luncheon Wed. love, Sally"

A Postcard Written around July 31, 1939
front "156 Entrance to Cape Cod Canal at Sandwich, Mass."
back Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jul 31, 1939 pm in East Sandwich Mass. Inscription: "We are at Oceanside Inn, East Sandwich, Mass for a week. If you've finished with "All This and Heaven Too," could you please mail it here, as Mother and Pris have been wanting to read it. Thanks ever so, and I hope you are having a splendid summer. Hommie"

A Postcard Written around Aug 18, 1939
front "Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn."
back Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Aug 18, 1939 6pm in Niantic Conn. Inscription: "Dear Bessie, Aunt Belle and I are up here in Niantic again. How is college? Hope graduated. I hope you all are well. Love Florence"

A Postcard Written around Sep 6, 1939
front "Main Street Through Williams' College Campus, Williamstown, Mass."
back Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Sep 6, 1939 am in Williamstown Mass. Inscription: "Thanks ever so for the books. The whole family wanted to read yours, and thus the delay in returning it. I shall return it as soon as Mother finishes it, if you are in no hurry. We all enjoyed it, and the family extends its thanks. Hope you've had as lovely a vacation as we. See you soon - Hommie P.S. Please write if you want book sooner. We are treating it carefully. - H.S."

A Telegram Written on Sep 22, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsy [sic] Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 "Naugatuck Conn Sep 22 1939 / Miss Betsy Nesbit, / Room 319 North Rockefeller Hall / Arrived home safely. Glad to get your letter today. Telephoned you tonight. But you were out. Very busy at church all yesterday. Supper big success. Drove to Newhaven [sic] today. Recovered sweater. Drove over to Bridgeport saw Lamour in Hurricane tonight. Very fine love / Mamma. / 655A."

A Postcard Written on Oct 6, 1939
front "Chapel Street, Looking West, New Haven, Conn."
back Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (319 North Rockie). Postmarked on Oct 6, 1939 10:30pm in New Haven Conn. Inscription: "My most sweet child;- Your immediate ancestress & ancestor are sending greetings from N.H. P.O. It has been a lovely day for driving. We are now starting for home. Lotions of love Pop. Oct. 6/39 à bas Hitler!"

A Postcard Written on Oct 6, 1939
front "Chapel Street, Looking East, New Haven, Conn."
back Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Postmarked on Oct 6, 1939 10:30pm in New Haven Conn. Inscription: "Oct 6 - 39 Dear Bessie: Received 2 cards - I was certainly glad to hear from you. Have reciPE [sic] for cookies. Heard Hitler at 6 AM - until 7.30 A.M. Busy all day. Took drive to New Haven. Swing said Hitler had offered peace to Britain and France on his own terms. Speech was a joke. Love. Mamma."

A Postcard Written on Oct 15, 1939
front "1:- Football Game at Yale Bowl, New Haven, Conn. Length 950 feet, 80,000 seats, width 750 feet."
back Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (N. Rockefeller). Postmarked on Oct 16, 1939 am in Naugatuck Conn. Inscription: "Dear Bessie: Just to say "Hello"! Heard a fine sermon this A.M. Going to Epworth League Meeting to-night. Looking forward to Friday. Love Mamma Oct. 15, 1939"

A Postcard Written on Oct 24, 1939
front "3:- Soldiers' Monument, East Rock Park, New Haven, Conn."
back Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller). Postmarked on Oct 24, 1939 4:30pm in Naugatuck Conn. Inscription: "Oct. 24, 1939. Dear Bessie: Everything going along O.K. Did not go to New Haven. Papa still has a little cold and I want to cure it up. Cold & very windy here. Papa has gone down to have his "spare" repaired and to get a new top for gas tank. Love, Mama. Remember the day - we drove up here?"

A Postcard Written on Oct 25, 1939
front "23:- County Court House, New Haven, Conn."
back Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller). Postmarked on Oct 25, 1939 5:30pm in Naugatuck Conn. Inscription: "Oct 25, '39 Dear Bessie: Papa's cold is much better to-day. Real cold here. Looks like rain. No news. Have you rec'd goods from Shartenberg's? Will send stamps in next letter. Aunt Emma is taking a months vacation - beginning Friday. Love, Mamma. A familiar spot [with arrow pointing to description of postcard subject, County Court House in New Haven, Conn.]"

Two Letters Written on Oct 30, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (319 North Rockie), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Oct 30, 1939 4:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
page 1 Two letters were enclosed in the envelope Full contents of second letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Oct 31, 1939
front "34 - Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University, New Haven, Conn."
back Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (319 North Rockie). Postmarked on Nov 1, 1939 am in Naugatuck Conn. Inscription: "Oct. 31/39 [drawing of cat, jack-o-lantern and bat] Sophomora Carissima:- We drove to N.H. again today, as Mama had a date with Dr. D. It certainly rained some. Returned garments to shorten - beg. Everything is serene here. Mama got nice letter from Mrs Streakman. [?] Lotions of love - Pop. Received welcome letter - yesterday P.M."

A Letter Written around Nov 2, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (319 North Rockie), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 2, 1939 9:30pm in Waterbury, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 11, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 11, 1939 7pm in Naugatuck, Conn. and transit marked Nov 12, 1939 12:30pm in South Hadley. Special delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Nov 27, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 27, 1939 7pm in Winsted & Bridge RPO.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 3, 1939
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Dec 4, 1939 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 5, 1939
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Dec 5, 1939 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 9, 1939
envelope Addressed to Mrs Theodora B. Nesbit and Husband in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Dec 9, 1939 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 11, 1939
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Dec 12, 1939 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 13, 1939
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Dec 14, 1939 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 15, 1939
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Dec 15, 1939 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written around Dec 27, 1939
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Dec 27, 1939 3:30pm in New Haven Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.