Letter from Barbara Klimkowska to Maria Łotysz (Maryla Łotyszówna) dated 30.08.1939 - manuscript, written in green and black ink on a sheet of smooth paper on one side, in Polish. Contains few deletions. The letter was written in Równe. Refers to the situation after arrival in Równe, shopping, making provisions for the war.
Full text of the letter:
"Równe, 30.8.39.
Dear Maryleczka!
I am writing to you even though I have not yet received a reply to my letter. But that's okay. I understand that it takes longer to go from Chylonia. Anyway[,] because we were supposed to let each other know everything - I am writing. Today is Wednesday. The luggage has not arrived yet. So I'm just in a grey blouse, nav[.] skirt, jacket (no shirt, naturally) with 1 pyjama, all jewellery (you know[,] what a misery! But that's okay) and with a whole suitcase of shoes. Funny, isn't it?! Luckily I washed my blouse and underwear. I caught a terrible cold. I have a runny nose, a cough. I even had a fever yesterday. The elevated temperature (probably from love!) does not leave me. Mum made great war supplies. I am bored - that is the term for my stay 'hier'. Today I received a greetings card from Marych. I was madly pleased. You probably gave him the address! Thank you very much! It was the first card that I got here and so I was all the more pleased! Tell him so and thank him warmly. I bought myself a new watch strap: black lacquered two straps, joined together (like my Mum has). It looks v. nice and stylish. I was given a 2 zloty note! Banknote! You understand, here I am the holder of the note. But I won't give it away. That's a shame. Isn't it? You must be surprised why I bore you with such foolishness? But really, so nothing happens that [I have] nothing to write about. I saw (I had to, I just had to change the ink because I had run out) on Saturday, in passing, this student. His name is Mikolai Kornilyev, and he is called Miki or Koko (Ałła told me this)[.] I took 8 photos today, and gave [immediately] to be developed. If they are good, I will send you some. Well, I am finishing, but I will write again soon. Please respond. Heartfelt greetings to the family.
Kisses, always loving you,
Basia
Please write because I miss you. The Volhynia Fair will soon be here."
prepared by Monika Harchut
