Letter from Wisia Kwaśnińska to Maria Łotysz (Maryla Łotyszówna) dated 16.12.1942 - Manuscript, written on the obverse and reverse of a postcard, in Polish. The letter was written in Równe. On the reverse of the card, the sender's address appears in the top left corner, with the continuation of the letter below. The right-hand side of the card contains the addressee's details. On the reverse, in the upper right corner, there is a purple printed postage stamp with an image of Adolf Hitler with a round postmark. Above the address, there is a round, red stamp of the Third Reich.
Full letter content:
"Równe, 16th December 42.
Dear Marylka,
Forgive me for writing on a postcard[,] but I really don't have the time or the mind for a letter. Recently I have had a lot of unpleasantness, similar to Baśka's case[,] only based on a different background. It's not all over yet[,] but I think it will go well. This is the first time something like this has happened to me in my life and that's why I feel terrible. I've been walking around for days angry, and worried, thinking about nothing. I think you understand me. This letter[,] or rather a postcard is terribly written, but forgive me, I cannot think calmly (everywhere[,] what to think)[.] I will try to get it all sorted out as soon as possible [2nd page] and then I will write you a letter. I will describe myself and my affairs. I intend to send you a photograph, but only after Christmas. But, about the holidays. I send you my warmest Christmas wishes. I wish you everything you desire. The wishes are for you and your family. I think[,] that they will accept them [from me,] even though they don't know me at all. You know, next month I'll probably go to Warsaw and maybe stop in Lublin on the way. I will visit you. If this won't be inconvenient, that is.
Bye[,] kisses from the bottom of my heart, Wiśka.
[Sender:]
H. Kwaśnińska – Złota
Rowno Volhynien
Kociubynskij str. 4
[Addressee:]
An. Frl. Marie Łotysz.
Lublin.
Kapuziner str. 5/2."
prepared by Monika Harchut
