Dutch Military Censorship in WW1

[Peter Gassmann]

Hello All

see attached item. Given that "Geopend" is a Dutch word, and given the item went from Amersfoort to The Hague (both within the Netherlands) I assume the censor label is from the Dutch Military. Can anyone confirm?

What makes me also wonder: why was this item censored? It should have taken a route far away from the Belgian border and the ongoing war. Anyone has an idea?

best wishes, Peter

[Alan Baker]

As there is an indication that the writer and addressee were French speaking, could the authorities have believed the letter might have been intended for La Haye in France?

[Peter Gassmann]

good point, Alan! could be the reason, thanks!