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Harry Haubenstock Letter to Sala Garncarz, in German, Dyhernfurth, Germany, March 1, 1943
NYPL, Dorot Jewish Division, Sala Garncarz Kischner Collection

My dearest Sala,

I’ve been told that mail is allowed from women’s camps. I am therefore wondering, my dearest, why I haven’t had any news from you yet.

My beloved Sala, I wish you all the very best for your birthday, beginning with a speedy reunion with your parents and my dear parents. I wish that would take place today, not tomorrow!

My dearest Sala, I’m sending you the little photo from Gross Paniow. It is the most precious thing I own, because we were together then. How wonderful it would be if you were with me now. But every love has to be tested by suffering and separations, even though that is hardly necessary for us. You know very well that you can rely on me.

… My sweet little bride, I hope you still have some good opinions about men. However, please don’t judge me by the usual standards, for there are no other girls for me, just one single beloved Sala!!

My dearest, I wish you all the best for your birthday and remain yours eternally,

Harry