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

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

The second section - three 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": "Additions", "value": "" }, { "label": "Classmark", "value": "SIM/1/62" }, { "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; Health; Well-being; Christmas; Inheritance and succession; Clothing and dress; Footwear; Weather" }, { "label": "Destination", "value": "[Poland, Brieg (Brzeg)]" }, { "label": "Abstract", "value": "

Herrmann Simon writes to his son Heinrich shortly after his brief visit, telling him that he is looking forward to seeing him at Christmas. He emphasises his high expectations of his son whom he sees as the future breadwinner for the entire family. Minna Simon is concerned that her son might feel the cold and asks him to have a pair of boots altered to help him keep warm.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Collection", "value": "Papers of Heinrich Simon" }, { "label": "Material(s)", "value": "Paper with remnants of red wax seal." }, { "label": "Recipient(s)", "value": "Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860" }, { "label": "Condition", "value": "

Part of the text is affected due to a small hole in the paper, resulted from breaking the seal (opening of the letter).<\/p>" }, { "label": "Author(s)", "value": "Simon, Friedrich Herrmann (Heymann), 1781-1851; Simon, Juliane Wilhelmine (Minna), 1779/83-1850" } ], "@type": "sc:Manifest", "attribution": "Provided by The University of Manchester.

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