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Written by six hands in Kurrent<\/i> (Kurrentschrift).<\/p><\/div>

The first and largest section of the letter is written in the hand of Heinrich's sister, Julie Simon.<\/p><\/div>

The second section is written in the hand of Heinrich's sister, Hermine Simon.<\/p><\/div>

The third section is written in the hand of Heinrich's sister, Auguste Simon.<\/p><\/div>

The fourth section is a three line farewell greeting written in the hand of Heinrich's youngest sister, Ludowika Simon.<\/p><\/div>

The fifth section is written in the hand of Heinrich's father, Herrmann Simon.<\/p><\/div>

The last section - two lines running vertically on the inner margin - is written in the hand of Heinrich's mother, Minna Simon.<\/p><\/div><\/div>" }, { "label": "Data Source(s)", "value": "

This item forms part of SIM/1: The Pupil<\/a><\/p>" }, { "label": "Language(s)", "value": "German" }, { "label": "Physical Location", "value": "The John Rylands Research Institute and Library" }, { "label": "Extent", "value": "1 sheet" }, { "label": "Classmark", "value": "SIM/1/53" }, { "label": "Subject(s)", "value": "Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Childhood and youth; Parenting; Teachers; Schools; Health; Well-being; Clothing and dress; Postal service" }, { "label": "Destination", "value": "Poland, Brieg (Brzeg)" }, { "label": "Abstract", "value": "

The Simon Family\u2019s letter to Heinrich contains greetings from all his sisters who are writing in the morning before going to school. Eduard Kaiser has been staying in Breslau for his examination to become a headmaster. Minna Simon is concerned that the tailcoat she had made for her son might be too tight. She asks Heinrich not to be too shy towards Frau Schmieder. Herrmann Simon has recently been suffering from ill health but is now recovered.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Collection", "value": "Papers of Heinrich Simon" }, { "label": "Material(s)", "value": "Paper with remnants of red wax seal and postmark (ink stamp)." }, { "label": "Recipient(s)", "value": "Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860" }, { "label": "Author(s)", "value": "Simon, Friedrich Herrmann (Heymann), 1781-1851; Simon, Juliane Wilhelmine (Minna), 1779/83-1850; Simon, Juliane (Julie) Whilhemine, 1804-; Simon, Christiane Hermine Marie, 1811-; Gräff, Sophie Auguste, née Simon, 1808-; Simon, Caroline Ludowika, 1814-" } ], "@type": "sc:Manifest", "attribution": "Provided by The University of Manchester.

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