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“. . . boat your Dad was on when he returned from France . . .” 1919

USS Pocahontas. Real photo postcard, 1919.

The front of this real photo postcard shows the Pocahontas in “dazzle camouflage.”

Many such postcards were made for the troops returning home at the end of World War I. The cards remain relatively common today.

What is uncommon about this particular card, however, is the little story added on its back:

Bobby Warner Null.

This ship is the ‘Pocahontas’. The boat your Dad was on when he returned from France at the end of the first World War. Left Bourdeaux, France and landed at Newport News, Va. Made the trip in 13 days (and nights). Feb. 1919.

Passing down the bay, 1908

Prinzess Irene. Postcard, postmarked June 20, 1908.

On the reverse of this 1908 postcard:

We are off and passing down the bay. I have had my last look at the officer. Give my regards to everybody. This goes off by the pilot.

FDR

Prinzess Irene. Postcard, postmarked June 20, 1908 [reverse].

Full steam ahead, about 1910

Prinzess Irene. Postcard, about 1910.

Italian immigrant camp, 1908

Real photo postcard, postmarked September 4, 1908.

The text on the card reads: "Italian Camp On Line of New Bennington & No. Adams Electric R.R."

“Wish you were with us,” December 1904

Prinzess Irene. Postcard, postmarked December 1, 1904.

Heading home on Karlsruhe, 1928

Karlsruhe. Postcard, postmarked July 14, 1928.

From the reverse of this postcard, showing Karlsruhe:

7/14 [1928]

Will soon be on land again have had a nice time but I’m glad to see land again. Hope you are all well. We heard it was very hot in New York & that many died from heat 48 in N.Y. and 200 altogether in U.S.A.

Love

Dad & Mother