Mr. Glen Cox lived in Alexandria, a village in Licking County of central Ohio.

Alexandria, once an important stop of the Underground Railroad to Canada, lies about 25 miles northeast of Columbus.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria,_Ohio

In February of 1911, Glen received a Valentine postcard from Hattie.

Hattie, whose surname I cannot distinguish, mailed the postcard from Johnstown, Ohio.

Johnstown is a small city in Licking County – the site was originally deeded by President John Adams to a veteran of the American Revolution in 1800.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnstown,_Ohio

Alexandria is 6 miles southeast of Johnstown.

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The face of the postcard displays a drawing of a woman attired in shades of pink.

Her leaf-like collar, fringed sleeves, and plumed hat create an uncanny resemblance to a large flower – such as the one emerging from a red heart beside her.

Below the lovely woman, in red script, is the greeting:

“To My Valentine”

The postcard was printed in the United States, but I cannot find any identification of the artist or of the publisher.

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On the reverse, Hattie has inscribed a penciled message that is now difficult to read.

After asking about Glen, Hattie reports, “I have a bad cold.”

Hattie asks Glen to “Tell your people I will (answer) their letter in a few days.”

Having just returned from Church at 9 P.M., Hattie has reached her bedtime.

The final phrase of Hattie’s message is unintelligible by me.

Glen seems to have enjoyed the postcard as it was preserved in good condition throughout his life.

One hopes that Hattie recovered from her cold, that she answered the letter, and that she and Glen maintained a friendly correspondence for many years.