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

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Title
Letter in French sent by A (or 'Ch' - Charles) Mesnier (or Mesmier)
Subject
Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871
Patriotism
Letter writing
Kings and rulers
French letters
Correspondence
Category
1. Settlement
Author
Ch Mesnier
Keywords
French-Australian
links
Creator
Ch Mesnier
Current holder
National Archives of Australia, Brisbane
Date
December 6, 1870
Link
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5223394&S=1
Series number
J3088 QPT72 5223394
Item number
5223394
Access rights
Open access
Country of origin
France
Place
Paris
Language
French
English
Description from source
Full 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 format
Correspondence
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
Related resources
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-16/letter-flown-out-of-paris-by-hot-air-ballon-in-1870-found/6408654