With the help of cousin Clyde Scott, I believe I've figured out that this envelope most likely contained the accompanying photos and was sent by Gordon Scott, Clyde's Uncle. Captain Thomas Scott was a brother to William Scott.
I'd be happy to email the full size photos at your request!
Addendum: Sad story of Gordon Scott (from Clyde & Cora Scott)
Gordon worked in Rochester, NY for a while. He returned home from the U.S. and got a chance to go fishing on a schooner. Having to grab the chance on short notice and with his warm clothing still not arrived from the U.S., he went away inadequately clothed for fishing. This was in the fall of 1933.
Gordon's son George who is now in his 80's and living in Halifax, Nova Scotia told this story: His father got knocked overboard by the main boom on the schooner. He got chilled and developed what they called Beri-Beri. In the hospital they operated and took off both his feet. They could not control the gangrene so eventually amputated his legs at the knees. Gordon died on Feb. 2, 1934 and is buried in Little Bay East where a small stone with just his name and the date he died marks his grave. He left behind his wife Alice and four children, Archibald, George, Sarah (Sadie) and Winnifred.
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