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

The main body of the letter is written in the hand of Herrmann Simon.<\/p><\/div>

Three line farewell greeting written in the hand of Herrmann's daughter, Emilie Simon.<\/p><\/div>

Two line farewell greeting - running vertically on the outer margin - written in the hand of Herrmann's daughter, Julie Simon.<\/p><\/div><\/div>" }, { "label": "Data Source(s)", "value": "

This item forms part of HS/C: Correspondence (1807-1848)<\/a><\/p>" }, { "label": "Language(s)", "value": "German" }, { "label": "Physical Location", "value": "Cadbury Research Library" }, { "label": "Extent", "value": "1 sheet" }, { "label": "Additions", "value": "

Red crayon marks in a later hand.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Classmark", "value": "HS/C/18" }, { "label": "Subject(s)", "value": "Prussia (Germany)--History; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; War and society; Armed Forces--Officers; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Well-being; Pregnancy; Health; Animals; Horses; Inheritance and succession; Money--Social aspects; Finance; Business; Commerce; Merchants; Death; Travel" }, { "label": "Destination", "value": "Germany, Berlin" }, { "label": "Abstract", "value": "

Herrmann Simon remains optimistic about the prospects for his business despite the losses. He confirms that he and his wife are expecting another baby and that the rest of the family are well. He offers his views on Heinrich Simon\u2019s career options, which may entail living far away from Breslau. He writes with great warmth about Puzos, the French Commissioner of Wars, who remains billeted with the Simons. He describes his routine, not only his work but also riding his horse and his regular visits to the merchants\u2019 club.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Collection", "value": "The Simon Papers" }, { "label": "Material(s)", "value": "Paper" }, { "label": "Recipient(s)", "value": "Simon, August Heinrich, the Elder, 1780-1857" }, { "label": "Condition", "value": "

Evident defects slightly affecting the text include small tears, folds, wrinkles or creases to the lower edges.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Author(s)", "value": "Simon, Friedrich Herrmann (Heymann), 1781-1851; Simon, Emilie Auguste, 1803-1817; Simon, Juliane (Julie) Whilhemine, 1804-" } ], "@type": "sc:Manifest", "attribution": "Provided by The University of Manchester.

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