Letter to Heinrich Simon from Julie and Minna Simon (SIM/1/97-97a)
Minna Simon explains to her son Heinrich the arrangements for her visit to Brieg for his confirmation with Aunt Louise Bock. The letter is accompanied by a box of new clothing for the occasion. Julie Simon sends her greetings and regrets that she will not be there.
Information about this document
- Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
- Classmark: SIM/1/97-97a
- Title: Letter to Heinrich Simon from Julie and Minna Simon
- Language(s): German
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Childhood and youth; Families--Religious aspects; Initiation rites--Religious aspects--Christianity; Sacraments--Catholic Church; Baptism; Conversion; Well-being; Holidays; Travel; Clothing and dress; Parcel post; Postal service
- Origin Place: [Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)]
- Date of Creation: 9 July 1820
- Recipient(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Destination: Poland, Brieg (Brzeg)
- Material(s): Paper with red wax seal and postmark (ink stamp).
- Extent: 1 sheet
- Medium: Ink; Wax
- Technique(s): Handwriting; Sealing (process); Stamping (marking)
- Script:
Written by two hands in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift).
The first section is written (in red ink) in the hand of Heinrich's sister, Julie Simon.
The second and largest 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/1/97-97a
- Title: Letter to Heinrich Simon from Julie and Minna Simon
- Language(s): German
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Childhood and youth; Families--Religious aspects; Initiation rites--Religious aspects--Christianity; Sacraments--Catholic Church; Baptism; Conversion; Well-being; Holidays; Travel; Clothing and dress; Parcel post; Postal service
- Origin Place: [Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)]
- Date of Creation: 9 July 1820
- Recipient(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Destination: Poland, Brieg (Brzeg)
- Material(s): Paper with red wax seal and postmark (ink stamp).
- Extent: 1 sheet
- Medium: Ink; Wax
- Technique(s): Handwriting; Sealing (process); Stamping (marking)
- Script:
Written by two hands in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift).
The first section is written (in red ink) in the hand of Heinrich's sister, Julie Simon.
The second and largest section is written in the hand of Heinrich's mother, Minna Simon.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/1: The Pupil
