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The British Army Post-Office, Constantinople, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The British Army Post-Office, Constantinople, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The British Army Post-Office, Constantinople, 1856. Crimean War: The staff employed consists of a postmaster and three assistant postmasters; eight clerks, who have been selected from the General Postoffice in London; and two natives of Constantinople, who act chiefly as interpreters; for, though it was established as a British Army Post, many letters pass through it to and from the soldiers in the Turkish Contingent, &c...The scene on the arrival and departure of the mails is one of the greatest activity. The boat from Marseilles brings from twenty to twenty-five bags, each as much as one of our strong-backed hamals (or porters) can stagger under; and the number of letters is said to exceed 12, 000, and that of the papers 8000. This vast number is sorted into regiments, brigades, and divisions, and dispatched to the Crimea and Scutari in the short space of two hours'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph, taken in 1856, depicts the British Army Post-Office in Constantinople during the Crimean War. The post-office served as a crucial communication hub for the British military forces, processing an immense volume of mail for soldiers stationed in the Crimea and Scutari. The staff consisted of a postmaster, three assistant postmasters, eight clerks handpicked from the General Post Office in London, and two local interpreters. The arrival and departure of the mails were scenes of great activity. The boat from Marseilles would bring between twenty to twenty-five bags filled with mail, amounting to an estimated 12,000 letters and 8,000 papers. These letters and papers were then sorted into regiments, brigades, and divisions, and dispatched to their respective destinations within a short span of two hours. The British Army Post-Office was established to cater to the British military forces, but it also processed mail for the Turkish Contingent and other allied forces. The efficient sorting and dispatching of mail played a significant role in maintaining morale and keeping the troops connected with their loved ones back home. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the logistical challenges and the importance of communication during wartime. The staff's dedication and the postal system's efficiency ensured that the soldiers received their mail, providing a small but vital connection to the world beyond the battlefield.
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