Field post card – I was never very good at washing barrels – 8 January 1940
“To Miss P. Koppelaar–Visser
A294
Sliedrecht
“Scheveningen, 8‑1‑40
Beloved wife and daughter, I received your letter in good health and read that you are also very badly chilled. How are you now? Write again soon. I am glad that Lenie is feeling a bit better. And what did the doctor say about your mother? Write me again quickly, because I am very curious. Have you received my letter? I will write you another one tomorrow. Further, warm greetings and wishes for a speedy recovery from your husband and father. Goodbye Lenie, see you soon. Koppelaar, Torpedist. (Army Maritime Engineer)”
