November 24, 1938
Source: in a private collection
Stampless postcard, with mark of the camp used as franchise, reading “MINISTERIO DE DEFENSA NACIONAL * S.I.M.* / CAMPO DE TRABAJO / Nº3”. Field post postmark “CORREO DE CAMPAÑA / C. C. Nº ?” dated on November 24, 1938. Text on the back, with the same date. Sender’s info on the front: Antonio Bassols Castells, Campo Tranajo nº 3, Base Muntaner, 55, Barna.
TRANSCRIPTION:
24-11-38
Inolvidables hijitos:
Al fin recibí noticias vuestras, postal 16 cte.
Alégrome estéis todos bien, deseo abrazaros pronto
Recuerdos a mamá.
Os quiere muchísimo, vuestro padre,
Antonio
Translation:
November 11, 1938
Unforgetable sons:
I’ve finally got news from you, post card from 16 of the current.
I celebrate you are all fine, I wish to hug you soon.
Regards to mom.
Love from your father,
Antonio