, Sophie

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Correspondence (2 documents)

Typed letter (page 1 of 2) from Simon Israel Oppenheimer III to his niece Min...
Typed letter (page 1 of 2) from Simon Israel Oppenheimer III to his niece Min...
08.10.1941
Transcribed
Simon Israel Oppenheimer III. Hannover, Herschelstrasse 31. Hannover, October 8, 1941. My dear niece, dear nephew! Your letter, dear niece, of the 7th of last month was forwarded to me by Uncle Julius. In the meantime, you will have received my letters as well. I can easily understand that with all your work you cannot always write punctually. Hopefully you and all the relatives are well, which is also mostly the case with me. For the [autumn] we do not have such great heat as you do; we still have wonderful weather for this time of the autumn. That you receive regular news from nephew D. Katten is very pleasing; in Hannover, however, it is unfortunately the case that one can [barely get field post through]. Sad, but true. Do try once more through the Joint [Distribution Committee] whether it might be possible to learn the address of O., so that as soon as possible an entry [permit] toward Cuba could be arranged for him, because after all, with these people, for whom the Dollar plays such a big role, it would mean the least [difficulty]. I am very sorry to hear that Mrs. Ottenheimer has passed away. Please give my heartfelt condolences to her children. I have in the past months still had some things to move, and under current orders I had to vacate my apartment into [another] house and am now in quarters that are something quite different from what one is accustomed to. Margit herself still has it somewhat bearable insofar as she now lives entirely in the old [place] and manages. But one has already [adjusted] to this, and one will surely see each other again, just as one will come together again with one's whole family, because the war — you must also see this — will come to an end someday. Dear nephew, are you still employed at your old business? As I [learned] from your wedding day... [several lines difficult to decipher due to typewriter quality]... Please go to Mrs. Gundersheimer, with her I have left a box of [Glanzbilder/collectible cards] for you, with great care. How are Aunt Sophie K. and Sally K.? From Aunt Henny I also received news about 14 days ago through the Red Cross. I was very glad to receive greetings for the holidays as usual... [additional personal greetings, partially illegible]... So once again, warmest greetings from your uncle. Be most warmly greeted and kissed by your uncle Simon
Handwritten letter to cousin — emigration request (page 3 of 3)
Handwritten letter to cousin — emigration request (page 3 of 3)
30.10.1946
Transcribed
3) and I would like to emigrate to America. For immigration, an affidavit or food package is needed, and I would like to ask you for this. Apparently your financial means would allow you to provide me with an affidavit. I would not be a burden in America, as I am used to working. I have also already written to my cousin Mina in Franklinton asking for an affidavit, but am still waiting for word from her. Now I want to close for today. I hope you and your family are well. With the warmest regards to all of you, I remain. Josef Oppenheimer. My exact address is: Josef Oppenheimer, Stuttgart-Lederberg Neuwiesenstrasse 239, American Zone Germany [Handwritten postscript:] Enclosed is a letter about the previous Jewish history in Gemmingen; please also ask Cousin Sophie to write.

Notes

Mentioned by Josef in Oct 1946 letter: 'please also ask Cousin Sophie to write'

Sources

USHMM Kaufmann Family Correspondence