Scope and Content1954(?) cancelled envelope, with letter inside, sent from the Pitcairn Islands (or a ship that was stopped there) to Mrs. Wm. C. Ridgway (Emily) at 250 Hartshorn Drive in Short Hills. The handwritten letter inside is on blue paper and says: "Feb. 9, 1954(?); Dear Emily, They tell me these stamps have more value when cancelled -- that is if they ever arrive!! Enjoyed your letter and puzzles. Many thanks. The natives are aboard (only 200 on the isle) selling their wares. Mostly baskets, chains, & beads & carved canes & flying fish. Each has the carvers own signature. The natives are a much higher class than those of the Easter Isles. We are seeing plenty of sea! 8 days from here to Figi. It will be 15 days since we have put a foot on terra firma! Pops is fine, his cold totally gone. Tonight a C.T. party given by Allen Sca??s. In fact a C.T. party every d_____night. A Mr. & Mrs. Miller aboard; she was Flora Whitney, Rod Tower's 1st. Guess you (sic) rather told you our 1st 18 hr. out was a horror. Waves black & tall as Mt. Everest. Hate not getting any home news. Also miss the daily papers. Best to Bill & the young(?). Affec. Helen" The envelope has bumped corners, edgewear, and overall yellowing, especially along the top edge. There are two slightly diagonal marks near the middle of the back of the encvelope, one on the right side and one on the left. They appear to be residue from tape. The blue-paper letter has a torn right edge, as you face the first side/page. Purchased on eBay from Jean M. Kawar; W3183 Westowne Ct; Appleton WI 54915