Letter to Heinrich Simon from his parents Herrmann and Minna Simon (SIM/1/84)
Herrmann and Minna Simon admonish their son Heinrich for not writing for a while. Julie Simon’s visit to Ohlau may be delayed due to an injury to her hand.
Information about this document
- Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
- Classmark: SIM/1/84
- Title: Letter to Heinrich Simon from his parents Herrmann and Minna Simon
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Childhood and youth; Parenting; Health; Accidents; Wounds and injuries; Well-being; Schools; Holidays; Travel; Clothing and dress; Weather
- Origin Place: Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)
- Date of Creation: 5 May 1820
- Recipient(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Destination: Poland, Brieg (Brzeg)
- Language(s): German
- Medium: Ink; Wax
- Technique(s): Handwriting; Sealing (process); Stamping (marking)
- Extent: 1 sheet
- Material(s): Paper with red wax seal and postmark (ink stamp).
- Condition:
The legibility of the text is affected in parts due to ink stains (blots and smudges).
- Script:
Written by two hands in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift).
The first and largest section of the letter is written in the hand of Heinrich's father, Herrmann Simon.
The second section is written in the hand of Heinrich's mother, Minna 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/1/84
- Title: Letter to Heinrich Simon from his parents Herrmann and Minna Simon
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Childhood and youth; Parenting; Health; Accidents; Wounds and injuries; Well-being; Schools; Holidays; Travel; Clothing and dress; Weather
- Origin Place: Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)
- Date of Creation: 5 May 1820
- Recipient(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Destination: Poland, Brieg (Brzeg)
- Language(s): German
- Medium: Ink; Wax
- Technique(s): Handwriting; Sealing (process); Stamping (marking)
- Extent: 1 sheet
- Material(s): Paper with red wax seal and postmark (ink stamp).
- Condition:
The legibility of the text is affected in parts due to ink stains (blots and smudges).
- Script:
Written by two hands in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift).
The first and largest section of the letter is written in the hand of Heinrich's father, Herrmann Simon.
The second section is written in the hand of Heinrich's mother, Minna Simon.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/1: The Pupil
