Summary
Postcard featuring a black and white photograph of Private William Nairn. It was sent by his wife Eileen to her sister-in-law Sarah Jackson at William's request, shortly before William embarked for overseas on16 December 1916. She writes 'I was in hopes he would never have to go.' He was killed in the trenches of France on 4 July 1918.
Physical Description
Postcard featuring a black and white photograph of a soldier in a studio with classical architectural details just visible behind. The other side has hand-written text over printed postcard format. The corners are slightly curled; spots of discolouration re visible on edges.
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Printed on back: 'POST CARD / PLACE / POSTAGE / STAMP / HERE'. Hand-written on back: 'Dear Sarah / Will asked me to send / this Photo to you. He had it taken / at the Park with cap on. / He will be sailing on Friday next they / say. I was in hopes he would never / have to go, but it has to be I suppose / Dear Sarah I hope you & family / are quite well. I want you to pray for poor Will always. He asked me to write to you when he goes. / Wills going is worrying me to a shadow / I will write to you later Sarah from Eil'. Added at top: 'I have sent some Photos to / Mother + Dave + Ted / Your loving sister / Eil [Eileen]'.
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Keywords
World War I, 1914-1918, Military Memorabilia, Death & Mourning, Correspondence
