It is a remarkable feeling to realise that, 196 years ago this month, my 4× great-granduncle was putting pen to paper, writing a letter that recorded details of a shared family history. Pictured: my 4× great-granduncle, his Bostonian wife, Mary, and her family.
#philately
Looking for a helping hand with a letter writing kit delivered to you in advance of the 6th May? 📝✉️📮📯
Simply DM to request yours or email at [email protected]
The First Recorded #Handwritten Letter (c. 500 BCE)
Ancient Greek historian Hellanicus credited Queen Atossa of Persia (wife of Darius the Great) with writing the earliest known personal #letter around 500 BCE.
Though its content is lost and it may have been more of an official message, it is widely regarded as marking the start of #letterwriting as a distinct practice for communication over distance. #yearoftheletter
@benefactgroup are running another Movement For Good draw to give small charities the opportunity to win £1000.
If you like what we do, we would love it if you could nominate us via their website 👇🙏
https://t.co/SPF43yoQi6
We're delighted to announce that we're now supporting 2 Cancer Support Ctrs in Ayr & Kilmarnock after partnering with @ayrshirecancer ✨.Those attending both centres for counselling, workshops & complementary therapies can now access & benefit from our letters at both sites 💌
How many things can a handwritten letter cure?
At least as many as there are lonely mailboxes, unspoken feelings, and people who still smile when they see real handwriting on an envelope. @1610captain
Ladies and Gentlemen, if you enjoy this account, kindly follow (if you don't already) and share this post in order to help others find us.
Thank you all for your support. 🤝