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

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

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

The third section is a seven line script with farewell greetings written in the hand of Heinrich's sister, Auguste Simon.<\/p><\/div>

The fourth section is a five line script with farewell greetings written in the hand of Heinrich's youngest sister, \"Wickel\" (Ludowika) Simon, primarily with Auguste's assistance.<\/p><\/div>

The fifth section is a nine line script with farewell grettings written in the hand of Heinrich's uncle, Heinrich Simon the Elder.<\/p><\/div>

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

The seventh section is a two line greeting written in the hand of Heinrich's sister, Julie 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": "

Red crayon marks in a later hand.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Classmark", "value": "SIM/1/140" }, { "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; Values; Well-being; Health; Schools; Education, Secondary; Teachers; Musical instruments; Piano--Instruction and study; Gifts; Travel" }, { "label": "Destination", "value": "Poland, Brieg (Brzeg)" }, { "label": "Abstract", "value": "

The Simon Family in Breslau is awaiting the imminent arrival of Heinrich Simon the Elder, who in fact adds a few lines of his own to their letter to their son Heinrich. Uncle Heinrich is now engaged to Auguste Goering , the daughter of the Director of the City of Charlottenburg. Minna Simon writes that Heinrich has not yet advanced to the top class (Prima) on account of his character, not his knowledge. While disappointed, she believes that he will benefit from another semester in his present class (Secunda).<\/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": "Condition", "value": "

The legibility of the text is affected in parts due to ink stains (blots and smudges). The text on the inner margin is partially obscured by the binding.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Author(s)", "value": "Simon, Juliane Wilhelmine (Minna), 1779/83-1850; Simon, Friedrich Herrmann (Heymann), 1781-1851; Simon, Christiane Hermine Marie, 1811-; Gräff, Sophie Auguste, née Simon, 1808-; Simon, Caroline Ludowika, 1814-; Simon, August Heinrich, the Elder, 1780-1857; Simon, Juliane (Julie) Whilhemine, 1804-" } ], "@type": "sc:Manifest", "attribution": "Provided by The University of Manchester.

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