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HELP! Can anyone read Italian?

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Lynn

Lynn Report 12 Aug 2006 10:49

Lovely Dea, many thanks. Not as exciting as I had hoped, but interesting none the less. I wonder what he was doing until 11pm, that needed permission? Lynn :-)

Dea

Dea Report 12 Aug 2006 09:35

Hi, It is the writing I am having difficulty with - not so much the language but: It is a permit to allow the Soldier of the English Red Cross - F Stowell to remain outside the barracks every night until 23.00 hours. Dea x

Lynn

Lynn Report 12 Aug 2006 09:10

Thanks for the offers of help. I have now sent the letter to a couple of people, so have enough offers for now, will keep you posted on the outcome. Cheers Lynn

Joy

Joy Report 12 Aug 2006 08:49

I have studied Italian in the past and would have a go later today. I'll PM you my email address. Joy

Lynn

Lynn Report 12 Aug 2006 08:11

Thanks Dea, will send you a copy. All help gratefully received. Lynn

Dea

Dea Report 12 Aug 2006 08:06

I don't read Italian but I do read Spanish which in many ways is very similar - If no-one else can help, I would be happy to try for you. - Have sent you my e-mail address. Dea x

Lynn

Lynn Report 12 Aug 2006 07:48

Thanks Philip, I have had some joy with the translater, that you suggested, but some words aren't translating, I am probably reading them wrong. So if anyone could just take a look, I'd be grateful. So far it looks like a permission slip for leave I think. Thanks Lynn

Philip

Philip Report 12 Aug 2006 07:10

try googlling free online translator. i can't find the one i usually use but this has one in the top right corner. www.freetranslation*com/ good luck!

Lynn

Lynn Report 12 Aug 2006 06:54

We have found a interesting letter, kept with my grandfather's WW1 medals, but it is written in Italian and I wondered if there was anyone out there who might be able to translate it for me. It is only short and mentions his name and I recognized the word soldier. If anyone can help, pm me your email address and I will send you a copy. Many many thanks in advance. Lynn