I got the same notation about a year ago on some letters I sent to Germany. At the time (and still now), I thought it was odd that a letter to Germany would have a French notation....any thoughts as to why this is French, and not a German notation? Is this French term universal throughout Europe and every country uses it? Thanks. Diane ---------- > From: Janfrancis@aol.com > To: TRIER-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [TRIER-ROOTS-L] Re: Letter > Date: Monday, September 13, 1999 11:30 AM > > Hello to Mr. Samuelsen and other listers, > I'd like to send a special THANKS to all who tried to help expecially those > who solved my puzzle. The word in front of the box is the German word > "Unbekannt" but immediately after the box is the word "Inconnu" which is > French for unknown as in not known at this address. I am language disabled > and missed the first word completely. Do I feel dumb!! Thanks to everyone > for trying to help. Jan > > ______________________________