This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JimMiller599 Surnames: DERBY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.norfolk/3180/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I recently found a photograph of an old envelope that was sent to Mrs Mary T DERBY of Medfield, Massachusetts from West-Point, New York in 1846. You can see the envelope on http://philgen.org (search on DERBY, click on View, and scroll to the bottom of the page), or click on the link below. I am unable to determine with whom Mrs DERBY was married and wondered if someone more familiar with Medfield could provide details on her family. The letter (as well as a second envelope) is a folded letter that has writing on the other side of the sheet used to make the envelope. I believe this envelope may be helpful to someone in their genealogical research. The reason I have a photo of the envelope is because of my interest in using old envelopes and postcards in genealogical research. I have an article in the spring 2009 issue of New England Ancestors entitled Philatelic Genealogy (viewable at the philgen website) and have started the philgen website. Here is a direct link to the photo of the envelope: http://philgen.org/index.php?option=com_fabrik&c=form&view=form&Itemid=10&fabrik=5&rowid=1098&fabrik_cursor=0&fabrik_total=3&tableid=5&lang=us Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.