Mae Owes a Letter – Macon, Georgia (1907)

Miss Mae Adams lived in Macon, a city on the Ocmulgee River in central Georgia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macon,_Georgia

In November of 1907, Mae received a postcard from her friend, G.

G. was in Atlanta, the capital city and the commercial, transportation, and cultural hub of the region.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta

The face of the postcard is a drawing of a finely-dressed couple within a park or formal garden.

The pair seems to have stopped at a rustic structure, perhaps a desk. 

It would be a very tall bench, although the gentleman is perched upon it.

At first glance, I thought that the young lovers were reading together, as there appear to be books beside them.

However, it is unclear if this is the case.

They could be looking at a picture or even a mirror.

If it was a contemporary postcard, they would be taking a “selfie”.

On the reverse, we learn that G. communicates regularly with Mae – a letter was sent yesterday, and the postcard today.

Unfortunately, G. does not seem happy with this trip, if this is a reference to Atlanta – “I am not pleased with Ata (sic)…”

G. tells Mae that a letter is expected soon.

One hopes that Mae responded promptly to the postcard and letter from G., and that the two remained friends and correspondents for many years.

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