Postcards and letters-from 1895; World War One and World War Two.

In the 1890's it was common for LDS Leaders to call men on missions, directing them to their country of family origin. Such was the case in Nephi, Utah, when J.W. McPherson and Wm. Jones were directed to the British Isles, where their parents came from in the 1850's. These two were friends and often wrote letters to each other, and thought they were coming home together. As noted in the letter, J.W. McPherson was delayed. Back then, they traveled without purse or script, often finding family to help. Wm. Jones had been called, leaving the Nortonville farm up to his wife and other folks that shared the labor. The next card is from Vic Jones while serving in World War One. He was cheerful at the time, but later suffered from a severe wound. The last is from LaVon Harris to Alma Jones during World War Two. May we always take the time to write a letter to those we love, even if it goes just across town.