Keywords: postcard ww1 france public domain publicdomain nurse ripley nurseripley document writing text drawing sketch Sent by a nurse, Margaret Ripley, to her mother back in England. As far as I can tell (corrections and additions welcome) this reads: "30.12.15 We have orders to go to Bordeaux so are off Saturday. Ad[dress] Hopital Temp[oraire?] 25 Talence, Bordeaux. Do not send 'Sphere' any more. We get heaps of papers letters will take over a week try sending one without stamp. Edith's came alright as addressed to hospital. Please send 2 handkerchief caps to Mrs Dar[??] 33 Rue de l'Alma,Havre. Love Mar" For more details of the story behind this album see www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/7215762769463... Sent by a nurse, Margaret Ripley, to her mother back in England. As far as I can tell (corrections and additions welcome) this reads: "30.12.15 We have orders to go to Bordeaux so are off Saturday. Ad[dress] Hopital Temp[oraire?] 25 Talence, Bordeaux. Do not send 'Sphere' any more. We get heaps of papers letters will take over a week try sending one without stamp. Edith's came alright as addressed to hospital. Please send 2 handkerchief caps to Mrs Dar[??] 33 Rue de l'Alma,Havre. Love Mar" For more details of the story behind this album see www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/7215762769463... |