Description Margaret Murray

Envelope:

Miss Maggie Murray, Dunrobin, Durham, Pictou (postmarks read River Phillip, May 4, 1871; Truro, May 5, 1871, West River Station, May 6, 1871 and Durham, May 6, 1871)

Contents:

June 9th/69

Dear cousin

I have not sent this nice letter to the office yet so I am sorry that I could not send my picture to Aunt but I am working about 20 miles from St Johns and this is the nearest twon but as soon as I will have opportunity I will send her one and not forget you  I would like if you can for to send me yours picture and I will return you mine

ever your well wisher

Alex Murray twice

List on back of letter in pencil:

quarter half D; ten cents Mrs twelve  1 quarter; 30 to [two] shillings 1 quarter 2 shillings; 2 shilling;

Christina 1 D; Mcleod half D; Widow Greham 1 quarter; Cathrine S 1 quarter; Nancy Munro 1 quarter; Fidlar 1 & ten --; Bety Murray to [two] shillings