Letter from Heinrich Simon to his family (SIM/2/173)
In his letter to his family Heinrich Simon informs them that he has booked his ticket to Breslau on 1 April. In the meantime, his social engagements include attending church with friends and a reception at his uncle’s house. He also has to attend a funeral for a fellow student who was accidentally stabbed when seconding in a duel.
Information about this document
- Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
- Classmark: SIM/2/173
- Title: Letter from Heinrich Simon to his family
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Adulthood; Friendship; Students; Well-being; Health; Travel; Postal service; Premature death; Dueling; Funeral service; Speeches, addresses, etc.
- Author(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Origin Place: Germany, Berlin
- Date of Creation: 23-24 March 1826
- Recipient(s): Simon Family
- Destination: Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)
- Language(s): German
- Medium: Ink; Wax
- Technique(s): Handwriting; Sealing (process); Stamping (marking)
- Extent: 1 sheet
- Material(s): Paper with remnants of red wax seal and postmark (ink stamp).
- Script:Written in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift) in the hand of Heinrich Simon.
- Additions:
Red crayon marks in a later hand.
- 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/2/173
- Title: Letter from Heinrich Simon to his family
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Adulthood; Friendship; Students; Well-being; Health; Travel; Postal service; Premature death; Dueling; Funeral service; Speeches, addresses, etc.
- Author(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Origin Place: Germany, Berlin
- Date of Creation: 23-24 March 1826
- Recipient(s): Simon Family
- Destination: Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)
- Language(s): German
- Medium: Ink; Wax
- Technique(s): Handwriting; Sealing (process); Stamping (marking)
- Extent: 1 sheet
- Material(s): Paper with remnants of red wax seal and postmark (ink stamp).
- Script:Written in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift) in the hand of Heinrich Simon.
- Additions:
Red crayon marks in a later hand.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/2: The Student: Berlin. Breslau
