Letter from Herrmann Simon to his brother Heinrich Simon the Elder (HS/C/41)
Herrmann Simon offers his brother his fragmentary knowledge of the initial engagements, including heavy losses among the Russian and Prussian troops, and expresses concern for their brother Otto, whom he has not heard from. He expresses his sense of solidarity with his brother Heinrich, promising to look after his wife and children should the need arise.
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- Physical Location: Cadbury Research Library
- Collection: The Simon Papers
- Classmark: HS/C/41
- Title: Letter from Herrmann Simon to his brother Heinrich Simon the Elder
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Armed Forces; Armed Forces--Officers; War and society; War casualties; Death; Prisoners of war; Kings and rulers; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Money; Well-being
- Origin Place: Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)
- Date of Creation: 14-15 May 1813
- Recipient(s): Simon, August Heinrich, the Elder, 1780-1857
- Destination: Germany, Berlin
- Language(s): German
- Medium: Ink; Wax
- Technique(s): Handwriting; Sealing (process)
- Extent: 1 sheet
- Material(s): Paper with remnants of red wax seal.
- Script:Written in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift) in the hand of Herrmann Simon.
- Additions:
Note added at the upper part of the letter in a different hand and in pencil.
Red crayon marks in a later hand.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of HS/C: Correspondence (1807-1848)
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- Physical Location: Cadbury Research Library
- Collection: The Simon Papers
- Classmark: HS/C/41
- Title: Letter from Herrmann Simon to his brother Heinrich Simon the Elder
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Armed Forces; Armed Forces--Officers; War and society; War casualties; Death; Prisoners of war; Kings and rulers; Correspondence; Letters; Letter writing, German; Family relationships; Money; Well-being
- Origin Place: Poland, Breslau (Wrocław)
- Date of Creation: 14-15 May 1813
- Recipient(s): Simon, August Heinrich, the Elder, 1780-1857
- Destination: Germany, Berlin
- Language(s): German
- Medium: Ink; Wax
- Technique(s): Handwriting; Sealing (process)
- Extent: 1 sheet
- Material(s): Paper with remnants of red wax seal.
- Script:Written in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift) in the hand of Herrmann Simon.
- Additions:
Note added at the upper part of the letter in a different hand and in pencil.
Red crayon marks in a later hand.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of HS/C: Correspondence (1807-1848)
