Tag: Flanders
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A letter of an Imperial Guard gunner, 1813 …
Frankfurt, 8 July 1813. Dear brother and Sister, I hope these few lines reach you whilst enjoying good health, which, thanks be to God, I boast as well. I therefore inform you that I have reached Frankfurt, a large city in Germany where we were quartered and have been at peace for six days. We…
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A Flemish dragoon’s journey to Russia …
Hanover, 2 July 1812. My dear Father and Mother, Sisters and Brother, I inform you on the state of my health and I hope to hear yours as well. I let you know that on 6 June we departed to join our regiment, although we are unaware where it is located. It could be either…
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A Flemish conscript in Spain, 1809 …
From Toledo, 7 October 1809. Dear mother, sisters and brothers, friends and acquaintances, After greeting you from the bottom of my heart, I wish to inform you on the state on the state (sic, repetition) of my good health and I hope you enjoy the same condition. However, I cannot refrain myself of providing you…