Postcard – Lili Vrahamis to Letho Sigalas
Translation
My dear Letho With great joy I received your letter from Colombo. I thought that you had already forgotten me because your letter was late. I was pleased to hear that you have had a good voyage. Your father came to Sikinos for three days. Do not be afraid of ??? what you want, I understand everything word for word. Is that how you understand ??? Best wishes to your dear mother. from all our parents. A thousand kisses from your Lilia.
| Subject | Australia–Emigration and immigration—History |
| Voyages and travels | |
| Correspondence | |
| French language–Writing | |
| Category | 3. World War I |
| Author | Vrahamis, Lili |
| Current Holder | Museums Victoria Collections |
| Date | 1921-10-13 |
| Item Number | HT 2712 |
| Access Rights | Digitised |
| Rights | All Rights Reserved |
| Country Of Origin | Greece |
| Language | French |
| Description From Source | 13.8 cm (Length), 8.8 cm (Width). Sepia toned postcard featuring sculptural rendition of couple in a gondola. The reverse of the postcard has handwritten text in French in black ink. Postcard from Lili Vrahamis to her fiancé Letho Sigalas, written in French, while he was on his return journey to Australia from Greece. |
| Physical Format | Postcards |
| Transcription | Mon cher Letho, Avec grande joie j’ai veçu ta letter de Colombo. Je voyais que tu m’a déjà oubliée parcque ta letter a tardé. J’ai appris avec plaisir que tu a fait un bon voyage. Ton pere est venu de Sikinos il y a trois jours. N’aie pas peur d’??? ce que tu veux, je comprend, tout, mot a mot. Est-ce-que toi tu comprends il que je t’??? Bien de choses a ta mere cherie ami qu’a tous nos parents. Mille baisens de ta Lilia . |
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