The postcard is written by a person “A” who is deeply affected by the fatal event and by the huge crowd of people that awaits the arrival of their loved ones - “New York is in sorrow”, he notes. The text reads:

“General Delivery. New York City April 19, 1912. 50–100.000 Mennesker og mindst 5000 Automobiler overværede i Nat Ankomsten af de 700 Redede fra Titanic - Det var en Ynkeligt Syn som jeg sent skal glemme. New York er i Sorg som jeg har aldrig set før. Kærlig hilsen til Jer Alle fra A.” (General Delivery. New York City April 19, 1912. Last night, 50–100,000 people and at least 5000 automobiles witnessed the arrival of the 700 saved souls from Titanic - It was a pitiful sight which will stay in my mind. New York is grieving in a way I have never experienced before. Love to you all from A.).