Document met bericht aan M.J. Sanou Possibly 1940

This document was made in Amsterdam on October 24, 1940, by Der Beauftragte für den Vierjahresplan. Imagine writing with a purpose during wartime. I wonder if the author paused while writing to consider the implications of the words being laid down? The overall formality makes the signature at the bottom, with its big swooping loops, seem almost rebellious! It’s like, even in the face of all this officialdom, the author couldn’t resist a little flourish, a bit of personality. The texture of the paper looks thin, like it might crinkle easily. I wonder if this was one of many such documents from this author, or if this particular one held special significance? I can almost feel the weight of the pen in the author's hand, each stroke deliberate, marking a moment in time. It's like they're having a conversation with the future, and we're eavesdropping.