Germany Bavaria Munich to Neugersdorf Saxony 1909 Translated Message Postcard

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German States - Bavaria

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Cover (Postal History)

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Single

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Front of Postcard:· Heading: "Königreich Bayern Postkarte" - This indicates the postcard is from the Kingdom of Bavaria (a state within the German Empire at the time).· Addressee: "Herrn W. Hoffmann" - The recipient is Mr. W. Hoffmann.· Address: "Neugersdorf i/ Sachsen Hauptstrasse" - The destination is Neugersdorf in Saxony, on the main street.· Postmark: A circular postmark with "MÜNCHEN 7. APR. 09" - This shows the postcard was postmarked in Munich on April 7, 1909.Back of Postcard:· Date: "München, den 7. Apr. 09." - The letter was written in Munich on April 7, 1909.· Salutation: "Lieber Maxens!" - A friendly greeting, likely "Dear Max."· Body of the Letter: The letter is written in German script. Here's a translation:"Dear Max,Many thanks for your dear card. I am very happy that you are doing well. I am very busy with my studies. I will be in Dresden for 3 days. I will be staying at the 'Goldener Löwe' (Golden Lion). I will be there from the 11th to the 14th of April. My address is Bergstrasse 34. (Old Town). I hope to see you there. I am looking forward to it.Your friend, Horst"Route, Distance, and Travel Time:· Origin: Munich, Bavaria· Destination: Neugersdorf, Saxony· Approximate Distance: The straight-line distance between Munich and Neugersdorf is roughly 400-450 kilometers (250-280 miles).· Travel Time in 1909:o Train: In 1909, the primary mode of long-distance travel would have been by train. The journey would have involved a change of trains, likely in Dresden. The travel time would have been approximately 8-12 hours, depending on the specific train connections and routes.o Road: Road travel would have been much slower and less common for long distances. It would have taken several days by horse-drawn carriage or early automobile.Summary:This postcard is a personal message from Horst in Munich to his friend Max in Neugersdorf. It was sent on April 7, 1909. Horst informs Max of his upcoming trip to Dresden and invites him to meet there. The postcard provides a glimpse into personal communication and travel in early 20th-century Germany. The journey between Munich and Neugersdorf would have been a significant undertaking at the time, likely involving a long train ride.

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