Alan Mays' photos with the keyword: mail bags

A New Year card from John E. Cranfield (d. 1894?), who was a letter carrier in Albany, New York. Compare this card with A Happy New Year, Will D. Reiber, Letter Carrier . ?A Happy New Year? 1889 John E. Cranfield, Route No. 14. Ye Penny Post, 1839. Ye Letter Carrier, 1889.

"They are on the way now. Harrisburg, Pa., ________. Dear ________. We are pleased to inform you that we are forwarding today--____ letters ____packages. And we have noted your change of address on our records. J. A. Johnson, manager. The Harrisburger, Harrisburg's newest hotel, Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.M. Doc Rankin."

"A Happy New Year. Will D. Reiber." Initials on mailbag and wagon: "U.S.M. [United States Mail]." William D. Reiber (1860-1933) served as a letter carrier in Brooklyn, New York, from 1882 until his retirement in 1924 (as mentioned in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle , Aug. 7, 1924, p. 18).