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Help with a very old secret letter

138 replies

Mindtrope · 17/12/2016 20:17

I have an old letter 1903, it has been found recently, and may explain some unknown parentage but we can hardly read it. In fragile but good condition, but written in such archaic / florid script we can hardly read. Is there a service we can use?

OP posts:
Haggisfish · 17/12/2016 21:52

This is exciting!

Bigbongos123 · 17/12/2016 22:05
Cricrichan · 17/12/2016 22:14

And there's me thinking it was just a boring Saturday night..

Christmasheartache · 17/12/2016 22:18

Ooooh. Place marking.

ANewDawn · 17/12/2016 23:09
Xmas Shock
CondensedMilkSarnies · 17/12/2016 23:13

Wow exciting ! I love a mystery . I can read doctors writing if that helps. Grin

Heratnumber7 · 17/12/2016 23:36

Marking my place for tomorrow!
Xmas Blush

GlitteryFluff · 17/12/2016 23:39

Marking place
bet I'm no use whatsoever

VanillaSugarAndChristmasSpice · 17/12/2016 23:42

Wow!!!!

SurelyYoureJokingMrFeynman · 17/12/2016 23:51

Ooh, this is getting competitive now! Grin

I think a doctor's receptionist is probably going to carry the laurels!

BoboBunnyH0p · 18/12/2016 06:24

Intriguing, place marking so I can try and help later.

BetterEatCheese · 18/12/2016 06:56

So exciting, place marking and awaiting the pic

JimbosJetSet · 18/12/2016 06:58

Also place marking!

AprilShowers16 · 18/12/2016 07:16

Ooo fascinating. Your local records office will probably be able to help you - although it seems like you now have a small army of volunteers!

ivykaty44 · 18/12/2016 07:19

PM me if you wish as I know a couple of people who do this type of work Smile

Keithreefteeth · 18/12/2016 07:19

How interesting!

ProfYaffle · 18/12/2016 07:21

Try posting on www.rootschat.com/ I got an old document 'translated' on there by a student wanting practice with old writing.

Alorsmum · 18/12/2016 07:33

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Thisjustinno · 18/12/2016 07:40

I'm sure we'll all be able to help.

cheekyfunkymonkey · 18/12/2016 07:44

Placemarking!

JazzAnnNonMouse · 18/12/2016 07:44

Interracing!

Footle · 18/12/2016 07:54

Photo please ! How interesting.

WeeM · 18/12/2016 07:58

Also place marking-all very interesting!

MayhemandMadness01 · 18/12/2016 08:05

Place marking, love anything like this

123MothergotafleA · 18/12/2016 08:15

Me too.