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Chris,
Yes I noticed the Somme spelling and thought of a coded message but then I noticed he spelt THINCK incorrectly, but not bad for 2nd language.
He seems to write that he will go to Anvours, ? and then onto the front again. At first I thought he meant Anvers (Antwerp) but my wife, who is a French speaking Belgian thinks it isnt'.  Anvers is a distance from Calais and then back to the front?
His army details/address seems to be listed between the lines but I am not knowledgeable about them.
Do you think Jacques was originally a Belgian refugee in this country before he enlisted and went back? This may be how he met Mollie.
I attach the front of the card.
Peter

Hi, I have just come across this post whilst researching a postcard I bought.
The card is addressed to Mollie Healey, IvyCottage, Ketley Town, Wellington, Salop and post franked 1914 by the Belgian Milutary Postes.  I dont know the senders name, but am guessing he is in the Belgian military.

Have you looked at London Lives 1690-1820?

There is a Thomas Hall of 69 Bishopgate Street who testifies 1804/1806/1814 robberies from his store.
On 6 December 1815 a George Hall who says he is son of Thomas Hall of 69 Bishopgate Street.....

Thank you.  No I haven't, where do I find it?
My Thomas was at 103 Bishopsgate Street and shows on Tallis Street Views, but I remember seeing another Hall further along the street.  I'll check that.

I have a William Hall born about 1814 in London.  His father is William Hall, a postmaster, no birth date known.  William (1814) marries 4 times and on each occasion gives his father's name as William.
One marriage certificate shows his address as 103 Bishopsgate Street, London. No previous connection was known between these 2 Hall groups.

This address is the residence and business premises of a Thomas Hall, silk mercer.

Thomas was born in Hexham, Northumberland 1795 (+/-1).

Can anyone find me;
1. Any connection between Thomas and William (snr) in Hexham.
2. Parents of Thomas
3. Location  of his birth within the Hexham area.