Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
At least three letters arrived in New Rockford, post-dated November 26, 1961. A simple return address from "I.C.R.C." was all the information given. The postage stamp was undeniably foreign, with the image of Sun Yat-Sen, who was known for his role in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty during the 1911 Revolution. Curious indeed, and that's just the envelope! Courtesy photo.
I took it as an honor when Eddy County Museum Board Member Sandy O'Connor asked me to join her for a visit to the office of John Hovey, a retired attorney who practiced law in New Rockford from 1964 to 2001. Our intention was to collect a series of letters regarding the placement of Chinese refugees outside New Rockford.
Hovey donated three of these envelopes, each containing a letter, to the Eddy...
