POSTCARD, World War 1
H1999.152
Postcard with black and white photograph of ships at dock in harbour. Caption at base in black "193 - BOULOGNE-SUR-MER. Le Quai Chanzy. ND Phot." Message in black ink on reverse "Dearest Lida/A few lines to let you know that I am/ still alive and hope to have a merry xmas. I/ have not had any news of your uncle. he is on a/different part of the line. Your last letter arrived six/weeks ago and I wish some more would come along/very soon. Have you had any news from Bobby./I suppose you know that Alex has returned to/ Australia. his right arm is useless. he was wounded/on the 24th July. I wonder how Alf likes being a/soldier. Well, this is all this time. with best wishes/for [name illegible], Maggie and Peace I remain yours sincerely/Jack Bonney"
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1999.152 |
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| Accession Date: | 26 Jul 2002 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1999 |
| Credit: | Elaine Freeman |
Material
| Paper | paper | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| width | 90mm |
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| length | 140mm |
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