Item: LT. Commander William H Bates for Congress 1950 Special Elections Postcard When Acquired: August 3, 2006 Acquired From: eBay.com Auction Kissimmee, Florida Price Paid: $6.00 Manufacturer: Bates for Congress Campaign Salem, Massachusetts Age: 1950 Notes: This postcard is from the special February 14, 1950 election to fill vacant congressional seat of George J. Bates (William's father), upon his death. It was mailed to a Salem address.