NYPL, Letters To Sala

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Harry Cygan [Haubenstock]
Letter to Sala Garncarz, in German, Gross Paniow, Poland, October 1942
NYPL, Dorot Jewish Division, Sala Garncarz Kischner Collection

Here, Harry says that his greatest joy would be if he and Sala could stay together in future transports. He longs for a time when they will be at peace and on our own. He signs himself “Cygan” (Gypsy) because he moves so swiftly and frequently.