Thayer Family Postcards


Sarah Myers 'Sally' Disston Thayer 1921-1990


Postcard Recipients:


Postcard senders: Eliza (14), Julie (11), Jay (7), Aunt Lily (4), Mary & Henry (4), Jean (3), Graminy (3), Gordy (2), Walter (2), Susie (2), Frazier (1), Herb & Doris (1), Charlie (1), Betss (1), Lisa (1), Marjorie (1), Dorie & Thayer (1), Lin A. (1), Diana & Dick (1).




BEVERLY MA 01915 PM OCT 12 1973

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
N. Edgecomb
Maine
04556

Dear Sally: I am off to Phila Sun. back Wed & Will Phone you the news
Love to all
Eliza
FRONT PARLOR, ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S HOME, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
It was in this parlor on May 19, 1860, that Lincoln received the committee appointed to notify him formally of his nomination for the presidency.
This home, the only one he ever owned, was built in 1839. Lincoln bought this house on May 2, 1844 for $1,500 from Rev. Charles Dresser.
The Lincolns lived here for 17 years, un- til they moved to the White House in Wash- ington, D. C.
On July 29, 1887, Abraham Lincoln's oldest son, Robert Todd Lincoln, deeded the home to the State of Illinois.
LOS ANGELES CA 900 6 APR 1974

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr.
Cruise Marine Inc.
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556

Dear Sal
Many thanks for your letter and invitation to come to Maine - Who knows I might get there! Leaving for Phila in the morning - Address will be - 14 W. Southampton Ave Phila 19118 Truck will take 10 days with furniture - I'll be staying with Moss & Susie -
Love
Julie
Hillsides of Desert Yuccas in bloom are spectacular sights for Springtime travelers in the High Desert regions. The Yucca sends up its shoot and forms its blossom with amazing rapidity. Blooming Yuccas are popularly known as "Candles of the Lord."
NORTHEAST HARBOR ME 04662 JUL 17 PM 1974

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer
Duck Hill Farm
No. Edgecombe
Maine. 04556

Dear Sally     July, 17
It was great to see Duck Hill & sorry we missed Joe. Arrived here at the Twins Camp yesterday. Beautiful weather and have seen lots of relatives; and Anne Roberts who asked for you. Picnics and mountain climbing and lobsters etc.
Love
Jay
NORTHEAST HARBOR, Maine, on Mount Desert Island, is bounded on the west by Scenic Somes Sound: the only Fjord on the Atlantic Coast of the U.S.A.
1253 VANDOEUVRES 17.-7.74-1 16

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecombe
Maine
04556
USA

July 17.
Dear Sally. 10 day in a hotel with 3 children + I am still sane! We can walk to everything and there is an American Library for books great! Lots of sailing on the lake in small boats. We hope to move to a one floor house Friday. Lots of rooms and an enclosed yard! Weather in the 80's. Good for sleeping at night
Love to all
Eliza
GENÈVE
76 - Le Pont du Mont-Blanc et le Jet d'Eau
(130 m.)

GENEVA
76 - The Mont-Blanc Bridge and the Jet d'Eau
(130 m.)
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE AZ 85726 PM 3 SEP 1974

The Thayers
Lynch Rd.
No. Edgecomb
Maine.
04556.

Hello Mr & Mrs T
Had a very rapid trip west and am after a week acclimatized and enjoying the environs. It's been ridiculously hot and surprisingly comfortable on account of the dryness. Will have to take a drive to the ocean at Baja when weather cools to see a sizable quantity of water. Otherwise most needs are met and living is markedly less expensive.
Bye, Walter [Luñhard?]
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Tucson, Arizona
A small portion of the University's beautiful Campus.
PHILADELPHIA PA 19118 DEC 27 PM 1974
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE N. EDGECOMB ME 04556 DEC 29 PM 1974

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer, Jr.
873 Stenton St (sorry)
Rt. North Edgecomb
Maine 04556
Dear Sally-
Thanks for your thoughtful card to Mother. She is back in the hospital and very ill. Just found extensive cancer of bones. Clayton Kyle not too optimistic, but miracles do occur. She rallied beautifully for kids this week. Linda home + baby + husband for a month from Australia. Couldn't believe it when Mother spoke French into phone to Mme Lambert Christmas Day.
Hope you're all well + cheerful. Lois joins in sending all the best. Saw Julie tonite. Affec. Frazier
Joe & Sally Thayer
No. Edgecomb
Maine 04556
U.S.A.

3/28/75
Joe & Sally
Still in the West Indies. Doesn't look like we will be doing any chartering in Maine this summer Although I expect to get back in June; Perhaps I will do some day chartering out of Boothbay, or at least make it to the Rockland lobster Festival. At anyrate we will look forward to seeing you sometime.
Best,
Herb & Doris
MARTINIQUE
Pêche à la "Seyne"
aux environs de St-Pierre

Net fishing near St-Pierre
NORTHEAST HARBOR ME 04662 JUL 28 PM 1975

Mrs. Joseph T Thayer
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556

Sun. July 27th - clear + sunny!
Dear Sal,
We're cruising around from buoy to buoy mostly in thick fog but today is beautiful - Will call you from Harriet's Aug 2nd to see if we can stop see you for a couple of hours on our way down Hope business is O.K. in spite of the weather.
Lots of love
Julie
AERIAL VIEW OF NORTHEAST HARBOR ON MOUNT
DESERT ISLAND, MAINE, GILPATRICK COVE SITE
OF THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET, SET AGAINST
SARGENT MOUNTAIN IN THE BACKGROUND.
SARATOGA SPRINGS N.Y. 12866 AUG 6 PM 1975

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
No. Edgecombe
Maine

Dear Sally.     Aug 5
Here I am back in my old stomping grounds. Seeing lots of old friends and loving all the horses. Came up from Nassau on a private jet so that was easy. Don't know how I'll get back but with luck the same way. Hope you both having a good summer.
Love
Jay
FASIG-TIPTON COMPANY, SARATOGA YEARLING SALES
Undefeated Champion at two and Winner of The Kentucky Derby, FOOLISH PLEASURE was sold at The 1973 Saratoga Yearling Sales.
CAMDEN ME 04843 SEP 2 PM 1976

Mrs Joseph T. Thayer, Jr
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecomb
Maine
04556

Chez Peggy [Hebard?]
Sept 2nd
Dear Sally -
Think of you often and wonder how you are. Had hoped Horace Disston & I could motor down to see you but he has gone off west to see one of [Eliza's?] children. We start back to Chestnut Hill next week - due home Sept 9th. Hope you'll come to C.H. for a visit -
Much love,
Aunt Lil
CAMDEN, MAINE
Picturesque little harbor as seen from town park.
SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS N.Y. 11965 NOV 2 AM 1976

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer
"Duck Hill Farm"
North Edgecombe
Maine 04556

Dear Sally - thank you so much for the card. we do love it here and the Pierson family started coming here when Moris was 3 yrs old! I never wrote you about Joe. we were so sorry, but at that point mother was dying and everything was a mess. You are right, there's nothing like a change. we saw a lot of Julie + Bill before we moved - lots of love
Jean
SHELTER ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. Surrounded by water, this beautiful island offers some of the finest beaches, sport fishing, and sailing to be found anywhere in the world. This is a view of picturesque Dering Harbor looking towards the Yacht Club and Greenport, just before the off Sound Sailboat race.

"COME TO SHELTER ISLAND FOR A REAL VACATION".
BEVERLY MA 01915 DEC 8 PM 1976

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
N. Edgecomb
Maine

Dec 8
Dear Sally:
Our letters evidently passed each other in the mail. Carl (Munson) + John Ducey bought Aunt Lucy's Marine House What nice people!
Love
Eliza
Annisquam Harbor
Looking towards Annisquam Bridge
Annisquam, Mass.
LYNN MA 01901 DEC 11 PM 1976

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farm
N. Edgecomb
Maine 04556

Dec 11
Dear Sally:
Sarah will go to Nassau for Christmas. She is in Bethel, Maine. I think the auction is over but am not positive. Sorry to hear about Louise Pope. Yes I'm glad not to have Mrs. S. live here! We used to get a side of beef from Mr. Stoner black angus. Excellent!
Love
Eliza
THE CHOATE BRIDGE, IPSWICH, MASS.
Oldest stone arch bridge in English speaking America, spans the Ipswich river in the heart of town.
PALM BEACH FL FEB 17 PM 1977

Mrs J. T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556

2/17
Dear Sal,
Only two days hot enough to sit on the beach. Have spent the rest of the time looking at houses and condominiums to live in down here. We might move and keep the boat in Conn. or R.I. - Or we might drive home next week and stay right in C.H. - Ugh!
Loads of Lots
Julie
Hope your toes aren't froze!!!
Typical FLORIDA beach scene . . . great swimming, surfing and relaxing on fabulous beaches.
Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farm
N. Edgecomb
Maine 04556
USA

Mar 22.
Dear Sally:
Peter (B. Stone) Sarah + I are spending 5 days with Jay. lovely lovely weather water food company etc. Back Mar 24. Peter's Band put on Mar 23 a real splurge but it has been worth every penny. We left in the 15" of snow Sat Mar 19!! Hope to get to Maine in "apple Blossom time"?
Love
Eliza
From Stone 45 West St. Beverly Farms MA
THE BAHAMA ISLANDS
NASSAU
Sunrise over the beautiful Caribbean.
SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS N.Y. 11965 AUG 16 PM 1977

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer
"Duck Hill Farm"
North Edgecombe
Maine 04556

Aug 15
Dear Sally -
I was looking at our "Down East" magazine and thought of you and how are you? We love it here and I'll never know how we stood the hub-bub of Ch. Hill, although I miss my friends. You love it up there too, I'm sure - Drop me a line if you get a chance. [Moris?] sends his best -
Love
Jean
SHELTER ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, N. Y.
A view of picturesque Dering Harbor, opposite GREENPORT, showing the Shelter Island Yacht Club. This harbor is a favorite rendezvous for the visiting mariners who make their headquarters at Shelter Island, Long Island, N.Y.

"COME TO SHELTER ISLAND FOR A REAL VACATION"
Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farm
No. Edgecomb
Maine 04556
U.S.A.

Sept. 25.
Dear Sally. We just arrived in Ireland after June's son had an operation. He came thru it well but sadly is filled with Cancer. We drove thru Wales and took a ferry here. The sun finally came out for the first time today and we're having lunch in Youghal after spending time in the near Waterford where we visited the glass factory. We are heading for Cork and then we'll go North to N. Ireland. Plan to now go back to Bickford + see Harry + Mary later in Amsterdam
Love J.
Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

LISMORE CASTLE, COUNTY WATERFORD, built by King John in 1185, is the Irish seat of the Duke of Devonshire. The Castle standing on a precipitous cliff overhanging the River Blackwater, is one of the finest and best-kept residences in the south of Ireland. It is a magnificent building containing some splendid apartments, notably the drawing-room, which commands an excellent view of the River Blackwater. Thackeray considered it to be as noble and as picturesque as Warwick Castle.
Mrs. Jos. T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecombe
Maine 04556
U.S.A.

10/2/77
Dear Sally:
Greetings from the Netherlands. Naturally the tulips are not in bloom but Holland is very pretty this time of year. we've been doing lots of sightseeing mostly in Holland although we've taken one trip to Brussels. Our apartment is very nice and we're starting to get used to a new routine. Hope all is well with you -
Love Mary & Henry
Colorful tulip beds in the Netherlands.
PRESCOTT AZ 86301 DEC 14 PM 1977

Mr. Joseph T. Thayer III
Lynch Rd.,
N. Edgecomb
Maine
04556

1143 N. Catalina Tucson 85712
Hi Joe, Greetings
How are you doing? I'm getting extremely busy with work & preparations for the holidays & a week of skiing & visiting in Colo. I've had this job for a year now & depending, may go back to grad school next fall, maybe geology while I've got a start. Arizona is doing fine. Don't know when I'll be back the Me. way. Drop me a line & have a great winter + new year
Walter
THE BEAUTIFUL DESERT OF ARIZONA
Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecombe
Maine 04556
U.S.A.

2/5/78.
Dear Sally:
Thank you for your letter - glad to hear that all is well. Mary and I are back in the same apartment in Zeist. Not much has changed. The weather is cold and damp. We have been doing some sightseeing to places like the picture on the reverse side. Coming home the middle of February -
Love Mary & Henry
OUDEWATER, Donkere Gaard

OUDEWATER, Dark Courtyard
ORLANDO FL 32801 PM 8 APR 1978

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecomb
Maine.
Dear Sal     4/7/78
Just got back from 2 weeks trip in our boat across Florida (canals + Lake Okeechobee) and down around all the Keys. Good weather and exciting fishing with Gris [Bettle?] - caught a 20 lb Barracuda on 6 lb test line - big battle! Then we left him go unhurt. Glad to know Billie is still around. Don't hear anything from them except at Christmas.
Genevieve visited for 3 days and is fine! Too cold for golf but she played in tournament week before in Delray. Miraculous recovery! Doubt if we'll get all the way to Maine this summer because of trip to Ireland in May - Still probably emptying Mrs. D's house if she gets into Mrs. Burke's. Sarah Lee & Polly Wister here now practicing for Club golf matches. Played with them the A.A. Ha! Ha! I don't keep score.
Julie
BANFF ALBERTA PM 31 V 1978

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
No. Edgecombe 04556
MAINE
U.S.A.

May 31.
Dear Sally. We had tea with Eliza + Peter + then fly direct back to Boston. Finally all got back together + arrived here yesterday in snow + rain but today cleared + we have done + seen everything. This included sulphur baths both days. The setting is spectacular. Thanks for the lunch + it was great to see you + Joe. Hope all the plants are coming up .
Love Jay.
CANADA'S ROCKY MOUNTAINS
"Buffalo"
Buffalo can be viewed one mile East of the Banff townsite at the buffalo paddock.
FALMOUTH MASS. WOODS HOLE STA. AUG 8 PM 1978

Mrs J. T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556

8/8/78
Dear Sal
Could that be the ghost of the "Bavois" watching the ferry go by? Here I am 40 years later - It's foggy - blowing SW 15-25 knots, and we are safe at anchor inside the harbor! July was wonderful but Aug. weather has been lousy - Heading home after the 20th - Hope you are O.K. Buckie is a private pilot for a Saudi Arabian Shah. Wish we were coming to Maine, maybe next year.
Love Julie
Cape Cod, Mass.
Ferry departing Woods Hole.
PHILADELPHIA PA NOV 10 PM 1978

Mrs Joseph T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecomb
Maine
04556

Nov 10th
Thanks for your postal - I can't understand the empty envelope you received from me dated Oct 23rd
Yes Dee is doing well - Dizzy H. has bought the house across from me but Lois + Frazier will not move until spring as their new house will not be ready until then -
Much love
Aunt Lily
vertical left side: all goes well here - but Aunt Clea broke her [hip? leg?].
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
at Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mrs J. T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556
U.S.A.

5/28
Dear Sal, We've been on the River Shannon for a week with our best friends from California. It's green and peaceful all around us with cattle and sheep grazing right down to the river. Haven't seen a leprechaun yet but one might pop out from under any tree or rock. The Irish people are wonderful. Will drive for 5 days and then fly to Scotland and drive there and in England. It's beautiful!
Loads of love
Julie
Clonmacnoise and River Shannon, Co. Offaly, Ireland.

CLONMACNOISE, CO. OFFALY: About 4 miles north of Shannonbridge, stands Clonmacnoise, one of the most celebrated of Ireland's holy places. Founded by St. Ciaran in A.D. 548, the monastery rapidly developed and later became the best-known monastic centre in Ireland. Rory O'Connor, last High King of Ireland, was buried here in A.D. 1198. The site comprises a cathedral, the ruins of eight churches, three well-known sculptured crosses and portions of two others.
POSTMARK ILLEGIBLE

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556
U.S.A

Dear Sal,     June 7th
We haven't time to get to Skye, but I remembered how you used to love that song! Scotland is beautiful and very neat and clean, but the people are much more reserved and serious, not like the friendly, happy-go-lucky Irish. It's been cold and cloudy in the highlands. Heading for Edinburgh tomorrow. If I was going to live over here I think I'd pick an Irish town and raise sheep cattle + horses - Wouldn't the grandchildren love it! Hope all is well
Love Julie
Saw Loch Ness but no monster!
EILEAN DONAN CASTLE
Loch Duich with the snow capped hills of
Skye in the background
PHILADELPHIA PA 19118 FEB 25 PM 1980

Mrs Joseph T. Thayer
"Duck Hill Farm"
No. Edgecomb
Maine
45556

Feb 25
No special news. all goes well here - often think of you - my eye awful poor so when you write write big -
Much love
Aunt Lil
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
at Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS N.Y. 11965 MAY 19 PM 1980

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer
"Duck Hill Farm"
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556

May 18
Dear Sally - Thank you so much for your letter. It sounds as if you are doing pretty well up there in Maine. Do you ever get sailing? It really would be fun to see you again and talk over all the fun we had together. Take care and write if you can -
Love
Jean
ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SHELTER ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, N. Y.
ORLANDO FL 32801 1 MAR 1981

Mrs Joseph T Thayer
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556

3/10/81     [we were on the 27th floor]
Dear Sal,
Thanks for the real estate info. and [Hewey's?] obit. Not many left of the old Whitewarsh gang! Just Elkie & Bill. Your cousin Margie [Wharton?] H---? is down here playing with friends. Her husband's first name is Franklin and they live in Stonington Conn.
We're off Thurs. across the state by boat for 10 days. 4 boats aging.
Love
Julie
SÃO PAULO - SP - BRASIL
SÃO PAULO HILTON
Vista noturna
Vista nocturna

SÃO PAULO - SP - BRAZIL
SÃO PAULO HILTON
View by night
Mr. Jeff Honengs
North Edgecomb,
Maine.
04556

Jeff - Hope you boys are getting enough to eat. They think it very cold here. 20° light snow, 1st of any amount all schools closed.
Best Graminy
THE LIBERTY BELL
at INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of America's most famous symbols of freedom, the Liberty Bell is now on display in a modern pavilion setting in Independence Mall in front of Independence Hall. Inscribed on the bell at time of its casting years before it was rung to proclaim American independence, are these Biblical words from Leviticus 25:10, "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All Thy Land Unto All The Inhabitants Thereof."
Mrs Joseph Thayer
Box 5
North Edgecomb
Maine
04556
U.S.A

April 2nd - 1982
Dear Sally -
Sandy and I are in Florence for a week having a most marvelous time - It's spring here - The birds are singing and the trees and flowers are in bloom - we are having such a great time - We spent a week in London, and on Sunday we will be back in England. I have spent all my money, but things seem to be less here. My last fling for a long time. Florence is so fabulous - Best to Joe & much love to you -
Gordy
FIRENZE
Pecci - Ponte S. Trinita
Pecci - Brücke Santa Trinità
Pecci - Pont Santa Trinità

FLORENCE
Pecci - S. Trinita Bridge
GUAM 96921 JUN 28 PM 1982

Mrs Joseph T. Thayer
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecombe, ME 04556

Andersen AFB, Guam
26 June
Dear Mrs. Thayer & Joseph
Greetings from all of us in Guam. I am spending a delightful stand on the beach with the help of my new wife (shown in picture) and growing sleek and fat, and we are about to open a chain of Guamanian sukiyaki shops around New England.
Yours,
Charlie [Biedler?]
LATTE STONE PARK
ISLESFORD ME AUG 20 AM 1982 04646

mrs joseph t. thayer, jr
DODGE ROAD
North Edgecomb,
ME

LEARNING TO DRIVE TRUCK TODAY!
Dear Graminy,
Your zucchini bread was better than ever. Always use the ginger - it's a unique flavor. We are living on your vegetables - zucchini excellent - very crisp. Tabor had a salad for breakfast yesterday at her request. Phone broken until last night but all fixed now. Interesting visit so far. Barge here every day with granite boulders for seawall
Love, Susie
Well dredged and perfectly sheltered NORTHEAST HARBOR, Maine is a Yachtsmans Paradise. The village has long been the summer home of many famous people.
PHILADELPHIA PA JAN 10 PM 1983

Mr. Jeff Honengs
No. Edgecomb
Maine,
04556

Hope all is well.
No snow here at all. Colder than normal here.
Take care,
Love, Graminy
THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
Overlooking the old Fairmount Water Works and Fairmount Dam on the beautiful Schuylkill River.
SAN JUAN PR MAR 19 PM 1983

Mrs. Joseph Thayer Jr
Box 5
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556
U.S.A.

3/19/83-
Dear Sal,
We've spent two days here visiting Stacy + Vicky Lloyd. Start for the British Virgins tomorrow - then maybe sail for Bermuda instead of Vero Beach. It's 200 miles closer - All O.K. so far and the boat is very sturdy - Lindsay + Bill getting along O.K. Marezine working well for me. It's hot here!
Love Julie
"WHIM MILL"
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
This charming old Dutch sugar mill is the only completely restored mill in the Caribbean. It can be seen at the Whim Plantation Museum near Frederiksted.
Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Box 5
North Edgecomb
Maine
U.S.A.

April 18 1983
Dear Sally: We went to Florence which is really beautiful. A boy on a motor bike snatched my bag! Have spent a month in the police station and I got a new passport by noon. David + family all well as are the computers! rain at 3am spring lovely flowers & flowering trees Pat plant [??] these gardens! Henry clay soil? Boston April 21. All love to you back
Eliza
GENEVE
Le quai, les jardins et le jet d'eau (130 m.)

GENEVA
The quay, the gardens and the Jet d'Eau (130 m.)
GLENS FALLS NY JUL 20 1983

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
No. Edgecombe
Maine 04556

7/18
Dear Sally.
Thanks for your note and I guess you saw Eliza in Phila. We spent 2 nites with [Aeywad?] Myers + wife in Essex, then to Montreal, then Ottawa + finally Saranac. Spent the morning in the museum and it's wonderful. Then back to [Sarahaje?] + the heat.
Love Jay.
ADIRONDACK MUSEUM
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NEW YORK 12812
Theodore Roosevelt at North Creek, N.Y. reads the telegram informing him of President McKinley's death. From North Creek, Roosevelt took the special train waiting for him to Washington to be sworn in as President of the United States.
WINTER HARBOR ME 04693 SEP 27 AM 1983

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Box 5
N. Edgecomb
Maine
04556

Dear Sally.
Thanks alot for Thayers picture. Glad you had fun at the wedding. Hans had a good summer but leaves next week. Guess I can't complain going to VT. to see Elise who just got married then home. Traveling with 3 dogs - so little hectic. 2 labs and a mutt. Loving our place here. Mrs Fisher here all summer. 89 this year - She's terrific. Love Betss
MARK ISLAND LIGHT, as seen from the Schoodic Point Road, Graces the Entrance to Winter Harbor, Maine. It is now a private residence.
SALT LAKE CITY UT DEC 6 PM 1983

Mrs. Joseph Thayer
Box 5
North Edgecomb
Maine
04556

Dear Sally-
Here I am at Alta - Two whole weeks away from Glad Rags - It is so beautiful here and the skiing is fabulous - so much powder snow that it's unbelievable - It is so exciting to be skiing again after all these years. I am taking it very easy and am slowly unwinding - Hope all goes well in Maine
Best to Joe and much love -
Gordy
Historic Alta Lodge, located southeast of Salt Lake City at an elevation of 2700m (8600 ft.) in the Wasatch National Forest. Looking past the lodge entrance, High Rustler, one of the nation's longest extremely steep runs, rises 1200 ft. to the skyline. Once rarely skied, due to its difficulty, High Rustler now actually becomes filled with moguls at times with the increase of expert skiers looking for powder and challenging runs.
Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Box 5
N. Edgecomb
Maine 04556

Jan 26, 1984
Dear Sally, Thanks for your letter. Peter + I arrived here today. It's in the 80's! Jay + June are fine. Jacob is home. Sarah just sent Joes to college. He will be home Feb 2 after visiting Phyllis Whitney in Delray Beach.
Love
Eliza
Passion Flower     Hibiscus

PASSION FLOWER: Said to be named by the early Roman Catholic missionaries who believed it to represent Christ's Crucifixion.

HIBISCUS: The five-petaled blossoms grow from four to seven inches across and usually obtain a stem height of seven or eight feet.
PHILADELPHIA PA 19118 PM 27 MAR 1984

Mrs Joseph T. Thayer jr
Dodge Road
North Edgecomb, ME
04550

STORY 7620 NAVAJO ST PHILA PA 19118

Dearest Graminie,
Thanks so much for stamps + puppet. Tabor loved them - filled one of her "sticker" books. Have quit my job and feel like a new person - far more relaxed. Please plan to stay here when you visit in May. You can have a car + set of keys and come + go as you please. Love, Susie, Howard + Tabor
WHY DOESN'T JOE COME TOO - HE'D BE WELCOME TOO.
* PUPPET WENT TO "show + tell" and to bed every night
THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS
VIEW OF NORWICH
JOHN CONSTABLE, English (1776-1837)
ANONYMOUS GIFT
ORLANDO FL APR 13 1984

Mrs Joseph T. Thayer Jr
Box 5
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556

4/13
Dear Sal,
All grandchildren and parents have now left! Alone til next week. Bliss! Sorry not to have written. This time of year is crazy down here. Golf Tournaments, tennis matches + people, people, people! I envy your isolation! We're reading all about Devon and Cornwall where we'll spend 2 weeks after the cruise in Holland. We leave here May 14 and drive to Phila. Fly May 20th to London and Brussels to join the boat somewhere in Holland. Get to Maine about June 23rd I guess. All families report they are very busy + healthy!
Love Julie
Haven't heard anything from Buck all winter.
There were 5 of these off our dock yesterday
The manatee, or sea cow, was once abundant in Florida coastal waters, but now only about 1,000 remain. These gentlest of all animals, once hunted to near extinction are now protected from hunters but face a new enemy — the cutting blades of powercraft that ply Florida waterways. As vegetarians, with healthy appetites, they help control the growth of water plants that clog Florida's waterways. Boaters, please obey the signs on the waterways about the manatee.
KENYA 28 OC 1984

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecombe
Maine 04578
U.S.A

Dear Sally -
Mary and I have finished the first week of our African adventure, spending time in both Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Have seen lots of animals and birds including lions and a cheetah with a fresh killed impala. Stopped for a day in Victoria Falls, we're now in flight to Nairobi and we'll spend the next two weeks in Kenya ending up with a trek on the Serengeti Plains - love Henry + Mary
Two cheetahs in a dry wooded landscape.
Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer Jr
Box 5
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556
USA.

Apr. 24
Dear Sally: We are in a motel near herer overlooking beach + Hippodrome race track (steelpechase). We spent last night at Haut de Cagnes where it is an old city with a castle owned by the Grimaldi's (Monaco). Up & down stairs + roads hard on the knees. It is near Nice. Weather has been warm + sunny so far here in Geneva. We flew over Mt Blanc + The alps to get here. Spectacular
Love from us both Eliza
Côte d'Azur - CAGNES
Promenade de la plage
Spaziergang der strand
Lungomare

CÔTE D'AZUR - CAGNES
Promenade of the beach
FLAGSTAFF AZ MAY 3 PM 1985

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
No. Edgecombe
MAINE
04556

Dear Sally.     MAY 2
We are driving to Calif to stay with Carla. Stopped in New Orleans + had dinner + stayed in Ft. Worth. Next to San Antonio + then river walking very pleased Tucson + then here which is really hard to believe. Now in Barstow + will be in Santa Barbara tomorrow. The desert today was hot dry + really awful but. What a terrible place. Hope all well with you.
Love Mary.
GRAND CANYON FROM NORTH RIM, ARIZONA: This magnificent view from the North Rim provides a spectacular view of the forested slopes below.
1255 VEYRIER 26.-6.87-18

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer Jr
Box 5
N. Edgecomb
Maine 04556

June 26
Dear Sally: We have got some sunshine at last and had lunch on top of the mountain you see in the picture. It was spectacular. [??] + the [??] in the rain. We arrived in [??]. The [??] is watching The Hagg [??]. We leave [??] for England Sunday. Happy Birthday.
Our love to you -
Eliza
VEYRIER
Le Village
Le Salève 1375 m.
Stade du Grand-Donzel
L'Eglise

VEYRIER
The Village
Le Salève, 1375 m.
Grand-Donzel Stadium
The Church
KARDAMYLA 7 VIII 87 -12

Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer jr
Dodge Road
North Edgecomb, ME
USA
04550

Dearest Gramminie,
We spent one day in Athens during an incredible heat wave (115°). When we arrived to Chios by boat, H + I both said "It looks like Maine". The island is quite mountainous beautiful cypress, olive + fig trees abound. We toured Turkey for one day - they were killing sheep in the street for their religious holiday - not to be believed! We will spend the remainder of our stay on Chios - with one day in Athens on our way home - we hope to see the Acropolis if it's not too hot - we have taken pictures of the men on thier [rototillers?] bor Joe - they use them as cars - one step up from their donkeys.
Love to all
H. S. + T.
A stone village courtyard and well on Chios, Greece.
BERMUDA NOV 26 1987

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Box 5
N. Edgecomb
Maine 04556
USA
via air mail

Dear Sally:
We are at Cambridge Beaches with Mary + family and David son Paul and Thanksgiving. Sarah is staying at our house and using our food processor for her homework. Sorry to hear about Priscilla. It must be a hard time for you when there is so little you can do about it.
Our love to you both
Eliza
Mangrove Bay, Bermuda.

MANGROVE BAY: A view across Mangrove Bay towards Kings Point near Cambridge Beaches in Somerset.
VEYRIER 29.-4.88

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Box 5
N Edgecomb
Maine 04556
USA

Dear Sally: This is a lovely picture of the Swiss countryside. Spring is in full flower here now and it is beautiful. Pat is building a pond with a waterfall from the terrace down to the rock garden to it. The yard is a sea of clay like mud due to rain. Several nice sunny days to begin with. David in Munich came tonight 3 other younger actors + actresses staying very lively.
Love from us both
Eliza
Château de Vernier
CH - 1214 VERNIER

Vernier Castle
CH - 1214 VERNIER
BANGOR ME 04401 PM 23 JUN 1988

Mrs. J Thayer Jr
PO Box 5
N. Edgecomb
ME
04556

Dear Aunt Sally,
Please excuse me for not writing sooner. Tim's brother passed away and we have been very busy. Now getting back to normal! We would love to see you anytime. Our # is - 564-8879. I am off to Miami on July 22 for Granny's 90th! Any other time. Hope all is well.
Love, Lisa
This is International One Designs competing in world competition off Northeast Harbor, Maine.
BANGOR ME 04401 20 AUG 1988

Mrs Joseph T. Thayer, Jr,
Duck Hill Farm,
North Edgecomb,
Maine 04556

Sally Dear Thank you so much for the delicious & nutritious raspberry jam, mustard pickle & zucchini bread - what a feast! We have 3 out of 5 sons arriving on Monday - so everything will disappear with a zip! Fun to have Jake & June here if only briefly - glad you are well & Thanks, Thanks Again!
Best love - Marjorie
ATLANTIC PUFFIN   GENUS: Fratercula arctica
HABITAT: Northern rocky-coastal areas
IDENTIFICATION: Triangular red and yellow bill
Noted for its brilliant colors during breeding season, it has the comical habit of hopping from rock to rock. It winters at sea.
SEAL COVE ME 046??

Mr & Mrs Joseph J Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecombe
Maine

Dear Granny & Gringo,
Thank you for having us. It was fun. I went for a cruise for 2 nights to Frenchboro. We had more lobster. Thank you again.
Love,
Dorie & Thayer
Greetings from Maine
Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer
No. Edgecombe
MAINE
U.S.A.

May 18     Flugpost
Dear Sally.
Stopped here early this morn after spending the night nearby. It is wonderful. We're headed for Venice by way of Innsbruck. Weather beautiful as is country + food. Best to Joe.
Love Jay
Rheinfall (Schweiz)
Totale Breite 150 m, totale Höhe 21 m
Tiefe des Rheinfallbeckens 13 m
Mittlere Sommerabflussmenge p. Sek. 700m³
Alter des Falles ca. 6000 Jahre

Rhine Falls (Switzerland)
Total width 150 m, total height 21 m
Depth of the Rhine Falls basin 13 m
Average summer flow per second 700 m³
Age of the falls approx. 6000 years
1255 VEYRIER 16 [date illegible]

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Box 5 - N. Edgecomb
Maine 04556
USA.

Dear Sally:
We had a great weekend in Belfast. a whirlwind 2 days in London + now here with David + family. Plan a trip to Lucerne next week. a very beautiful city.
Love from us both
Eliza
VEYRIER
HAMILTON BERMUDA [date illegible]

Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Box 5
N. Edgecomb
Maine 04556
USA

Dear Sally: Peter + I are here to rest up from a busy summer of house guests. In a cottage at Cambridge Beaches with the ocean 75° in our front yard. Lovely sunny warm 85° weather!
Love from us both
Eliza
CRYSTAL CAVES. These beautiful caves are situated on Wilkinson Avenue, Bailey's Bay. An extensive underground cave system glistening with translucent formations of stalagmites and stalactites.
GREENSBORO VT AUG 18 PM [year illegible]

Mrs Joseph T. Thayer Jr
Washington Ave
Flourtown
Pennsylvania
19031

Greensboro Vt -

Dear Sally -
Wish we could have been at your fathers funeral - Thinking of you lots - We love it here - Sister Charlotte has just been with us for 3 days - of course, we talked of you
Much love
Aunt Lily

Aug 17th
Vermont during fall foliage time is unsurpassed for her brilliant colors and scenic beauty.
Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Box 5 North Edgecomb
Me. 04556
U.S.A

5/29     Cold - rain - Wind N.E 15-20
Dear Sal.
Except for the weather this is great. The boat is beautiful and sails very fast. We have had one sunny day and luckily we were on a river where we could sail all day. We passed every other boat! Eating ashore every night and staying in marinas so no hard work at all. Right now it's raining so hard we're not moving. Hope Maine summer won't be like this!
Love Julie
WILLEMSTAD, d'Orangemolen.

WILLEMSTAD, the Orange Mill.
Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr.
Duck Hill Farm
North Edgecomb
Maine 04556
U.S.A.

Jun. 8
Dear Sally. We spent four days here and saw all the sites. Unfortunately it was windy + cold for us, so we drove on to Salzburg yesterday. It was lovely when we arrived and last nite we saw the Marionette opera which was perfectly wonderful. Sorry to say we're heading towards home next week
Love Jay.
Wien - Schloß Schönbrunn, Gloriette
Vienne - Château de Schoenbrunn, La Gloriette
Vienna - Castello di Schoenbrunn, La Gloriette

Vienna - Castle of Schoenbrunn, The Gloriette
Mrs Jos T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farm
No. Edgecomb
Maine 04556

Dear Sal, Glad to hear you're home safe and sound and I hope every day quite better. Bill comes home tomorrow!
Lin A.

wasn't that "surprising"
from the kids [??]
NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL
GENUS: Aegolius acadicus
HABITAT: Boreal and montane forests
IDENTIFICATION: Possibly the "cutest" of all owls, it can be first recognized by its round-headed profile, dark bill and small size.
POSTMARK ILLEGIBLE

Mrs. J T Thayer Jr
PO Box 5
No Edgecombe
Maine 04556
USA

Dear Sally -
This is the kind of Beach that we go to every day - weather has been perfect - one cloudy day but it's always warm - Done a lot of reading and relaxing - This could get habit forming - Home in Time for Xmas -
Love Diana & Dick
Beautiful Cay in the Bahamas

CAYS IN THE BAHAMAS — This is just one of several hundred beautiful cays in the Bahamas with magnificent white-sand beaches. They are a paradise for sailing, cruising, fishing and diving in the crystal-clear water surrounding them.
FOR SUN & FUN VISIT THE BAHAMAS
Miss [crossed out] Kate
c/o J. T. Thayer III
Box 5
north Edgecomb
Maine
04556

Dear Katey-girl-San
There are 3 dogs here.
All boys, 2 Boxers and one golden Lab. 3 Cats.
Tell your Daddy to get the Volvo inspected and your Rabies shot and license.
Try to be good
Love Gramminy
Conch Shells of The Bahamas

CONCH SHELLS: As seen along the waterfront in the tropical Bahamas.
Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Box 5
N. Edgecomb
Maine 04556
U.S.A.

Air mail
Dear Sally: It is lovely here. Temp in 70's Swimming great, not too much Sun. Peter played golf. we played bridge. June's cooking great as always. we are getting a much needed rest + change. Love from us both
one foot of snow!
Eliza

Not much P.C. selection here.
FLAMINGOES ON PARADE
Nassau, Bahamas

FLAMINGOES ON PARADE as seen at the beautiful and interesting Ardastra Gardens in Nassau, Bahamas. The only marching flamingoes in the world. These birds are trained by Hedley Edwards, the owner.
Mrs. J. T. Thayer Jr
Duck Hill Farms
N. Edgecomb
Maine.
USA.

Dear Sally:
What a change. I left my garden in a neighbors care and hope it will be OK. The wedding went smoothly and the girls looked lovely. I will have pictures for you with a more detailed letter. The new house is very comfortable and fans keep it cool. Only Sarah + Jacob here now. We get Rome June 19.
Love Eliza
Prince George Wharf, Nassau, Bahamas

PRINCE GEORGE WHARF: Port of Entry for cruise ships including the world's largest liners which call at Tropical Nassau for a stop-over of one or two days of shopping, sightseeing, sun bathing and swimming.


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