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I've already shown you pictures of Albi taken in the 21st century. I'll show you more soon, but here is one taken more than a century ago.Jean Sazy sent it to his wife Jeanne while he was stationed in the town before being sent to the front.The handwritten part says 'Dépôt d'Albi', which roughly translates as 'Albi's Military Operating Center' or something like that (I'm not very fluent in military jargon, either in English or French).Here is what the back of the card says:Sunday, 15 November 1914Dear Jeanne and family,I am writing a card on the (?) to let you know that we had a good trip. As far as the package that I brought is concerned, we attacked it in Saint-Sulpice and I can assure you that it didn’t suffer much (it didn’t last long). Well, there's not much else to say. Regarding our departure, I think it will be next Tuesday, but I’m not sure. I’m in good health.Your husband who sends you kisses for afar and to you all.I think this is one of the first cards Jean sent after…

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