Letter to Heinrich Simon from Minna and Ludowika Simon (SIM/1/39)
Minna Simon expresses her pleasure about her son Heinrich’s recent letter in which he presumably confirmed that he would work hard and comply with his parents’ wishes. Minna is concerned about his lack of appetite and asks whether he has sufficient clothing. Ludowika adds a brief greeting.
Note(s):
Based on the topics raised, it is likely that this letter was sent together with letters SIM/1/40 and SIM/1/41.
Information about this document
- Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
- Classmark: SIM/1/39
- Title: Letter to Heinrich Simon from Minna and Ludowika Simon
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Families--Religious aspects; Childhood and youth; Parenting; Values; Schools; Well-being; Food habits--Social aspects; Weather; Clothing and dress
- Origin Place: [Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)]
- Date of Creation: [1819]
- Recipient(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Destination: Poland, Brieg (Brzeg)
- Language(s): German
- Medium: Ink
- Technique(s): Handwriting
- Extent: 1 sheet
- Material(s): Paper
- Script:
Written by two hands in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift).
The main body of the letter is written in the hand of Heinrich's mother, Minna Simon.
The last section is a two line farewell greeting written in the hand of Heinrich's youngest sister, Ludowika Simon.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/1: The Pupil
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- Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
- Classmark: SIM/1/39
- Title: Letter to Heinrich Simon from Minna and Ludowika Simon
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Families--Religious aspects; Childhood and youth; Parenting; Values; Schools; Well-being; Food habits--Social aspects; Weather; Clothing and dress
- Origin Place: [Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)]
- Date of Creation: [1819]
- Recipient(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Destination: Poland, Brieg (Brzeg)
- Language(s): German
- Medium: Ink
- Technique(s): Handwriting
- Extent: 1 sheet
- Material(s): Paper
- Script:
Written by two hands in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift).
The main body of the letter is written in the hand of Heinrich's mother, Minna Simon.
The last section is a two line farewell greeting written in the hand of Heinrich's youngest sister, Ludowika Simon.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/1: The Pupil
