Description:
Color postcard of the interior of an observation car from the Michigan Railway Company, c. 1916.
Caption on front: Observation Car - Michigan Railway Company
Written on front: Rec'd your letter Saw Jimmie P. today he is still at Carton Co. My Bro came up 2 days ago Works at Carton. Wish you had a job here & owned some lots close to us. They are very cheap & on easy terms. We are going to build after a bit. [illegible]
Written on back: Battle Cr 7/5/16 Dear Friends I intended to write a but neglected. Have bought two fine lots here on Margaret St near Kelloggs & have 23 cherry trees on them & they sure keeps us busy picking. Do wish you were here to help us. I know Nellie & Neva could eat all they pick anyway. Are going home in Sept. am still on the job. Will write you a letter before long soon as cherries as gone. Your Friends O. N.
Sent to: mr. Marshall Patterson 4442 Calumet Ave. 1st Flat. Chicago
Sent on: July 10, 1916