Normal School, Regina, Sask.

Posted at Regina (postmark Regina, Assa.) on September 3, 1905, just two days after Saskatchewan became Canada's 8th province (along with Alberta). Thus the "Assiniboia" postmark was out of date, although it is found on postmarks for several years afterward. The letter -- which is straight to the point -- is to Miss Maggie Smith, 146 Lyons Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, England: "Dear Maggie, Just as a reminder, one of these [tiny drawing of an envelope!] would be welcome. Yours, Sam Smith, Regina, Sask."