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Raizel Garncarz and Ala Gertner
Postcard to Sala Garncarz, in German, Sosnowitz, Poland, August 15, 1941
NYPL, Dorot Jewish Division, Sala Garncarz Collection
Dear Sala!
Imagine, while I am writing this, I am sitting with your true
friend, Ala. I can see why she is so dear to you and why she deserves
our greatest respect and appreciation. Miss Ala spent quite some
time with us, she herself, in person! How much we love her, and
we pray that she may always have a good life! She asked us to
give you warm regards and says that she already sent you a parcel.
Oh, we will write you a long letter. But now it’s getting
late, it’s just [before the Sabbath,] and Miss Ala also
wants to write you something, shouldn’t I let her? Now,
warm regards from our dear parents and all of us. Good Sabbath.
Your sister, Raizel
Dear Sarenka [little deer],
Here I am writing again. Your sister is with me. I was at your
house for an hour. Your parents were very happy. I talked to your
beloved father and mother; they are very dear. Sarenka, please
send me a certificate right away, saying that you worked in Geppersdorf,
and specify the dates. Have it signed by the senior [overseer]
and by the Jewish elder.
Today in the community, I read your letter. Why don’t
I get mail from you?!?! Huh?
Warm regards, Ala
