Letter to Heinrich Simon from his sisters Julie, Auguste, and Ludowika Simon (SIM/2/146)
In their letter to Heinrich Simon his siblings again write about how much they enjoyed the first part of his travel diaries and respond to enquiries in his previous letter. They inform him that preparations for Christmas are under way. The sisters also share the latest gossip and family news.
Information about this document
- Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
- Classmark: SIM/2/146
- Title: Letter to Heinrich Simon from his sisters Julie, Auguste, and Ludowika Simon
- Language(s): German
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Adulthood; Childhood and youth; Holidays; Travel; Diaries; Well-being; Money; Gossip; Students; Quarreling; Marriage; Divorce; Health; Headache; Christmas; Balls (Parties); Birthdays; Food habits--Social aspects; Schools; Weather; Rain and rainfall
- Origin Place: [Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)]
- Date of Creation: 1 December 1825
- Recipient(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Destination: [Germany, Berlin]
- Material(s): Paper
- Extent: 2 sheets
- Medium: Ink
- Technique(s): Handwriting
- Condition:
The text on the inner margin is partially obscured by the binding.
- Script:
Written by three hands in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift).
The first and largest section of the letter is written in the hand of Heinrich's sister, Julie Simon.
The second section is written in the hand of Heinrich's Heinrich's sister, Auguste Simon.
The third section - two lines running vertically on the outer margin - is written in the hand of Heinrich's youngest sister, Ludowika Simon.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/2: The Student: Berlin. Breslau
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- Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
- Classmark: SIM/2/146
- Title: Letter to Heinrich Simon from his sisters Julie, Auguste, and Ludowika Simon
- Language(s): German
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Adulthood; Childhood and youth; Holidays; Travel; Diaries; Well-being; Money; Gossip; Students; Quarreling; Marriage; Divorce; Health; Headache; Christmas; Balls (Parties); Birthdays; Food habits--Social aspects; Schools; Weather; Rain and rainfall
- Origin Place: [Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)]
- Date of Creation: 1 December 1825
- Recipient(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Destination: [Germany, Berlin]
- Material(s): Paper
- Extent: 2 sheets
- Medium: Ink
- Technique(s): Handwriting
- Condition:
The text on the inner margin is partially obscured by the binding.
- Script:
Written by three hands in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift).
The first and largest section of the letter is written in the hand of Heinrich's sister, Julie Simon.
The second section is written in the hand of Heinrich's Heinrich's sister, Auguste Simon.
The third section - two lines running vertically on the outer margin - is written in the hand of Heinrich's youngest sister, Ludowika Simon.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/2: The Student: Berlin. Breslau
