Original 1888 signed note by F. Mordaunt, written during the Great Blizzard of 1888.

Ink inscription reads:

> "Yours in the Blizzard, F. Mordaunt, Mch 14/88."

Dated March 14, 1888, this autograph was written during the historic Great Blizzard of 1888, a devastating late-winter storm that buried parts of the Midwest and Northeast in snow, shutting down rail lines and isolating entire towns. The playful phrase “Yours in the Blizzard” reflects the humor and resilience of the time.

F. Mordaunt was an actor and stage personality active in the late 19th century, with performances noted in theatre circuits from New York to the Midwest. This card likely originates from Michigan (“Mch” commonly abbreviated for the state in 19th-century correspondence), offering a charming glimpse of local life during one of the nation’s most famous weather disasters.

Hand-signed “F. Mordaunt” with dated inscription

Dated March 14, 1888 — during the Great Blizzard

Approx. 3.5 x 2 inches

Very good condition with minor age toning

A rare, authentic Victorian-era autograph tied to a defining moment in American weather history — the Blizzard of 1888. Perfect for collectors of 19th-century ephemera, theater memorabilia, or Michigan history.

Ships protected in archival sleeve and rigid mailer.

From a private collection, offered publicly for the first time.