Belgium Brussel WWI German Occupation 1915 Censored Postal Card to Switzerland

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Belgium

Condition

Unused

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
Front of Postcard (Handwritten Text): Language: The text is in French. Tone: The tone is warm, personal, and affectionate, typical of a letter to a family member. Content: The letter discusses family news, particularly the arrival of a new baby, and expresses concern for the recipient's well-being. Addresses: There are two addresses: The sender's address in Brussels. The recipient's address in Geneva, Switzerland. Postmark: The postmark indicates the card was sent from Brussels on October 13, 1915. Stamp: The stamp is a German stamp, indicating that Belgium was under German occupation at the time. Side 1 Envoi de De Doncker 16 rue de Namur Bruxelles Bruxelles le 8 octobre Vendredi 1915 Mon cher Pierre Nous recevons très régulièrement de vos nouvelles, mais tu as tort de nous envoyer des cartes par express, car elles n'arrivent Monsieur Pierre D. Doncker 43 rue du Rhône Genève Suisse English Translation: Sent by De Doncker 16 Namur Street Brussels Brussels, October 8th Friday 1915 Mr. Pierre D. Doncker 43 Rhône Street Geneva Switzerland My dear Pierre We receive your news very regularly, but you are wrong to send us cards by express, because they do not arrive Side 2 pas plus vite, il leur faut quatre jours également. Je suis bien heureux que Ghislaine et le bébé vont bien. Les photos sont bien arrivées ce matin. Celle où le petit embrasse son petit frère est malheureusement très brouillée; les trois autres sont réussies. Maman a pu se rendre compte de l'effet de son petit golfe. Tu as très bien fait de nous prévenir du départ de Joeque, je m'en doutais. Je fais des voeux pour son bonheur et je pense beaucoup à lui. Dis lui bien. La famille à Bruxelles continue à bien se porter et les trois malades vont tranquillement mieux. Je t'embrasse ainsi que Ghislaine le petit et le tout petit. Ton papa que devient le cas de Montia? English Translation: Not any faster, it takes them four days as well. I am very happy that Ghislaine and the baby are doing well. The photos arrived well this morning. The one where the little one kisses his little brother is unfortunately very blurry; the other three are successful. Mom was able to see the effect of her little gulf. You did very well to warn us of Joeque's departure, I suspected it. I wish him happiness and I think of him a lot. Tell him hello. The family in Brussels continues to be well and the three sick people are slowly getting better. I embrace you as well as Ghislaine, the little one, and the very little one. Your dad What is happening with the Montia case? Summary This postcard is a personal letter from a father in Brussels to his son, Pierre, in Geneva, Switzerland, dated October 8, 1915. The father expresses his joy at the well-being of his daughter-in-law, Ghislaine, and her new baby. He mentions receiving photos. He also notes that the family in Brussels is doing well, and the sick are recovering. He sends his love to Pierre, Ghislaine, and the children. He also asks about the "Montia case," suggesting some ongoing matter. The back of the postcard reveals that the sender is named De Doncker and lives in Brussels. The note also mentions that they receive Pierre's news regularly but that express mail is not effective. The postmark confirms the card was sent from Brussels on October 13, 1915, during the German occupation of Belgium.All pictures show the actual item. Please contact with any questions. We offer combined shipping. Please visit our Hip store.

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