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

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

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

The third section is written in the hand of Heinrich's younger sister, Ludowika Simon, signed \u201cKarline, Pine\u201d.<\/p><\/div>

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

The fifth section is a three line farewell greeting written in the hand of Heinrich's brother, Gustav Simon.<\/p><\/div><\/div>" }, { "label": "Data Source(s)", "value": "

This item forms part of SIM/2: The Student: Berlin. Breslau<\/a><\/p>" }, { "label": "Language(s)", "value": "German" }, { "label": "Physical Location", "value": "The John Rylands Research Institute and Library" }, { "label": "Extent", "value": "2 sheets" }, { "label": "Additions", "value": "" }, { "label": "Classmark", "value": "SIM/2/171" }, { "label": "Subject(s)", "value": "Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Adulthood; Childhood and youth; Parenting; Well-being; Health; Finance; Money; Money--Social aspects; Cost and standard of living; Holidays; Birthdays; Alcoholic beverages; Summer; Quarreling; Health; Fire; Schools; Teachers; Kings and rulers; Postal service; Gossip" }, { "label": "Destination", "value": "[Germany, Berlin]" }, { "label": "Abstract", "value": "

In this letter to his son Heinrich, Herrmann Simon explains that he has made arrangements for Heinrich to collect the funds that he needs to pay his debts and costs in Berlin. He points out the hardship that this is causing. Julie Simon tells her brother the latest family gossip and news about the Lütke children whose lives are affected by the insolvency. Minna Simon admits to being shaken by recent events, which have left her feeling unwell. Ludowika writes about her return to school and Gustav adds a brief greeting.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Collection", "value": "Papers of Heinrich Simon" }, { "label": "Material(s)", "value": "Paper" }, { "label": "Recipient(s)", "value": "Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860" }, { "label": "Condition", "value": "

The text on the inner margin is partially obscured by the binding.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Author(s)", "value": "Simon, Friedrich Herrmann (Heymann), 1781-1851; Simon, Juliane (Julie) Whilhemine, 1804-; Simon, Caroline Ludowika, 1814-; Simon, Juliane Wilhelmine (Minna), 1779/83-1850; Simon, Friedrich Gustav, 1807-1867" } ], "@type": "sc:Manifest", "attribution": "Provided by The University of Manchester.

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