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Postcard from James G. Lang
Lang, California

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Postcard handwritten by James G. Lang, ordering a shipment of eggs from Oakland (possibly eggs of Guinea hens, for the purpose of breeding). Preprinted penny postcard dated and postmarked March 6, 1888, at Lang, California; received March 7, 1888, at 12:30 p.m. in Oakland. Card probably was placed directly onto a northbound train at Lang Station.

Addressee (front of card): Mr. Geo. [George] B. Bailey, 1307 Castro St., Oakland, Cala [California]

Message on reverse:

Lang Mar 6/88

Dear Sir

    If you have not shipped the eggs please ship soon as possible or if you cannot send them right away let me know when you can ship them, as I need them very much.

Yours truly

Jas [James] G Lang

Additional writing on back, probably by the recipient:

Pr [pair?] Guineas [hens?] $10. 15,. Pair
R.D.

Acquired by SCVHS on Dec. 1, 2003, from a stamp dealer in Chicago, Ill.

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