Luck chain letter (postcard). Ancient Prayer type. "Copy it and see what happens." US, 1914

A prayer, - Oh Lord Jesus we pray Thee to Bless us and keep us from all evil and to Bring us to dwell with Thee.  This Prayer was sent to me and is being sent all over the world.  Copy it and see what happens.  It was said in Jesus time that all who wrote it would be delivered from all evil and that those who passed it by would meet with some misfortune.  You must send it to 9 of your Friends within 9 days and on the 10th you will meet with some Joy.  Don't Break the chain  Don't Sign your name.  Date April

Postal card (Govt. issue, Scott UX24), handwritten on back.  Reformatted here, original in 12 lines. Postmarked April 27, 1914 in Rochester Mills, PA.  Sent anonymously to Mrs. Mary Goldenwood, Rochester Mills. Ebay lot 1124840355 from seller in Pittsburgh, PA.  Readable from auction photos.  Archived by D. VanArsdale, 3/19/2001.

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