Description: The main post office on Chapel Hill Street. Opened in 1934, Durham's "new" post office was built where two pioneer saloon keepers, Atlas Rigsbee and William Mangum, once kept their homes.

Postmark place and date: Durham Aug 31 1948

Addressee: Miss Ruth Henry; 814 Marshall Ave. S.W.; Roanoke, Va.

Handwritten text on front of card: none

Handwritten text on back of card: Monday night Dear Ruth: Scott regained consciousness Sunday. Has regained use of right arm & hand to some extent but still hasn't spoken. Am praying that will happen soon. Will keep you posted. Love Lois Hair

Printed text: Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. American Art" Post Card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.)

Filename: JS039 - JS039b