ALS in German, signed “Erwin,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 11.5, December 10, 1939. A letter to his wife, in part [translated]: "Dearest Lu! Thank you so much for your dear letter of December 6. Now the concern for coal is going to start. Maybe I can take care of the matter at Christmas in Wiener Neustadt. It looks as though I may be able to. Yesterday I received letters from Helene and Gerhard. Gerhard asks urgently for money. Helene supports his request, also in behalf of mother who is really upset about the whole thing. Gerhard has never received anything in the way of parental inheritance. He could lose his house if he is not helped. Helene wants to lend him 200 marks and I am asked to lend him 300. So for God's sake I will do it since I don't want to be blamed by my siblings and mother for not having helped. Therefore I will do without a camera and will send money from here. Tomorrow is the start of the big hunt. I am looking forward to it. About 20-25 hunters. Next Friday is Men's Night. For which I have invited the guests. Hinkefuss may also appear. May be the coal business. That's all for today. That last, beautiful Sunday already seems so far in the past. Best regards and a kiss for you both. When sending a Christmas parcel to mother's please include a volume...for Helene.” In fine condition.
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