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Letter in French sent by A (or 'Ch' – Charles) Mesnier (or Mesmier)

Abstract

Private letter, The letter has come to light as part of a joint project between the National Archives of Australia and the Archives Nationales in France
SubjectFranco-Prussian War, 1870-1871
Patriotism
Letter writing
Kings and rulers
French letters
Correspondence
Category1. Settlement
AuthorCh Mesnier
KeywordsFrench-Australian
links
translation
CreatorGeneral Post Office, Brisbane
Current HolderNational Archives of Australia, Brisbane
Period Of Reference 1870/1870
Date1870-12-06
Series NumberJ3088, QPT72
Item Number5223394
Access RightsDigitised
Rights Copyright National Archives of Australia
Country Of OriginFrance
PlaceParis
Language French
English
Description From SourceFull title: [Letter in French sent by A (or ‘Ch’ – Charles) Mesnier (or Mesmier) to Madame Mesnier (Mesmier), care of Monsiuer Grussin (or Grossin), address 8 Place de al Ville, Pontaudemer]
Physical FormatCorrespondence
Related Resources https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-16/letter-flown-out-of-paris-by-hot-air-ballon-in-1870-found/6408654
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