We've Lost our Leader
Abstract
(Black and White) The front of the postcard depicts Lord Kitchener's photographic image above a poem about the British leader. In the foreground is a curtain of the Union Flag, while the background depicts a group of soldiers. The stamp on the back is askew, green, British, and cost halfpenny. The card is postmarked East Coews, Isle-of-Wight at 3 P.M.on July 13, 1916. The card was sent to Mrs. J. Goodenough from her son, Harry.
Description
TRANSCRIPTION; MESSAGE: July 18/4/16/ Dear Mother - Just a few lines to hope you [and] the girls are going on alright. Glad to say I am still better: was suprised to find a letter from Dad when I came home this morning. Will let you see it later. How do you like this close weather - it makes one feel proper tired - My Trivett is much better again. My cold still bad but will be better soon. Hope you will keep feeling fit - so thumbs up for present - with fondest love from Your Always Affect. son Harry x x x x x x x; SENT TO: Mrs. J. Goodenough; Cliffe Cottage Lake; (near)Saudown; I.O.W.Subject
World War (1914-1918)Kitchener, Horatio Herbert Kitchener, Earl, 1850-1916
Poetry
Soldiers
Flags
Collections
Citation
Goodenough, Harry (1916). We've Lost our Leader. Cushing Memorial Library and Archives. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /129070.