I found the attached postcard in a box of my father's, from his father. It was among an envelope of items from my grandfather's grandfather, Thomas McKenzie. Thomas McKenzie was born 24 July 1848 in Forres, Moray and died 07 February 1925. The postmark on the post card appears to be 22 July 22. However, at this time (assuming it to be 1922),Thomas McKenzie would have been at Sidney House, Nevendon, Wickford, Essex, England. I have this from a series of letters showing the location, as well as his death certificate.
Using Photoshop, I was able to bring out the very faded writing:
"Dear Cousin:
I have mailed you a P.C. [post card] so here it is. I enjoyed my sail (stay) Rothery(?) all you with you but it was a miserable day. Hope you are all hearing (?) well. Wish ____ and everything ___ holidays.
Best love from Sue"
I have absolutely no clue who this Thomas is - it could be my Thomas McKenzie, but the location is completely wrong. He did not have any sons with the name Thomas, but yet this was found among his things. Further, none of my relatives, as far as I can tell were from the Selkirk region, but were from the North Berwick, East Lothian area or Logierait, Perthshire.
I am not familiar with the stamps of this time. I am assuming that it is the U.K. Can any one provide me with some ideas regarding this postcard - like who is Thomas McKenzie, and why Selkirk?