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Mia Hasterlik informs Giulia Kortischoner about recent imprisonments of Jewish friends (written in code as "sick"), asks Giulia about her studies, and mentions how a telegram from Nairobi informed Susi her permit is en route. Susi is...
Mia Hasterlik gives Giulia Kortischoner updates on the family: Susi Weiss still has not received her permit to travel, Paul Hasterlik has a fever. (KEYWORDS: Thomas "well" again. Selling furniture. Children become letters, parents become...
Susi Weiss writes to Mia Hasterlik about her visit to the doctors who informed her her fallopian tubes were not fuctioning properly. She also talks about life in Kenya.
Giulia Kortischoner informs Auguste Hasterlik that Susi is married to Robert Seemann. She then describes the Good Friday church service she hears and gives a description of the church where the service is taking place.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Susi Weiss about her daily life and schooling in Schaffhausen. Giulia asks about Susi's life and husband, Robert Seemann.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Susi Weiss, advising her to behave well on the boat trip to Nairobi. She also mentions that Paul Hasterlik has fallen ill.
Mia Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner that Susi Weiss' husband Robert Seemann had a fight with his parents and he and Susi are not independent. Mia is worried for Susi and hope it all works out. Mia suggests Giulia ask Alice Ullman...
Giulia Kortischoner informs Auguste “Gusti” Hasterlik that Susi is married to Robert Seemann. She then describes the Good Friday church service she hears and gives a description of the church where the service is taking place.
Paul Hasterlik asks Giulia Kortischoner about her life in Switzerland. He also states that Susi is preparing for her immigration and that she is already "very much in love with the unknown Robert and he with her."
Susi Weiss writes to Mia Hasterlik not to send any baby stuff as she is not yet pregnant. Susi also recounts an embarrassing episode where she fell down and Robert, her husband, scolded her in front of the slaves.
Mia Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner and informs her that Susi Weiss has run away from her husband, Robert, because he was abusive. Mia supports Susi's decision and only worries about her being lonely. Mia asks Giulia to write to...
Susi Weiss writes to Giulia Kortischoner from Venice where she will depart on her trip to Africa. Susi is very excited. Mia Hasterlik sends her love to Giulia.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Susi Weiss, advising her to behave well on the boat trip to Nairobi. She also mentions that Paul Hasterlik has fallen ill.
Susi Weiss writes to Giulia Kortischoner about her voyage to Africa. She writes in detail about the brutal working conditions she witnessed in Egypt at Suez.
Mia Hasterlik tells Giulia Kortischoner that her Uncle Walter has died (Mia's uncle). Mia writes about the move from her old apartment to Papi's (Paul Hasterlik's).
Mia Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner about emigrating to the United States rather than Africa. Mia includes a letter she wrote to Susi Weiss and Robert Seeman. In the letter to Susi and Robert, Mia tells them she would not want to...
Susi Weiss tells Giulia Kortischoner about her married life and about Kenya's weather and wildlife. Robert Seeman tells Giulia Kortischoner to write them if she needs anything.
Mia Hasterlik informs Giulia Kortischoner about the delay in Susi's trip to Nairobi. Mia talks about a farewell party and her plans to move apartments soon. She also asks how Giulia's studies are going and encourages her to learn English.
Mia Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner about the trouble with the postal system and ask Giulia about her study of English. Mia also writes about their potential future plans and Susi.
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