This is a postcard sent to my gr-grandfather, Allen Mort, in Fannettsburg, Pa. Postmark is Feb. 24, 1918 and was from a Sgt. Halston or Haiston. Text reads: Mr, Allen Mort, Dear Sir: I have had no word from Mother for some time, the last time she wrote she said you were not well. I hope you are feeling much better by this time. I have visited Dunkerque many times and have seen much of France and quite a bit of Belgium. Will tell you all about it when I get home. Respectfully, Sgt. Halston or Haiston.
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