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Letter from Barbara Klimkowska to Maria Łotysz (Maryla Łotyszówna), dated 10.01.1940 - manuscript, written in black ink on the front of a postcard, in Polish. In the upper left corner on the reverse of the card is the emblem of the USSR, in the right corner is a postage stamp print with the image of a woman. The top edge bears two postmarks, one visible only in fragment. Below are the details of the addressee and the sender partly written in Cyrillic.

Full letter content:

"10.1.40

My sweet, dear Mary!

I knew, I sensed, that in view of your situation, such thoughts would come to your mind. You write, darling[,] about the lack of education - but while education is a beautiful and great thing, it is not essential. The main thing is moral character, moral strength. And I have a feeling that a better, holier you may be than me, as I may be spoilt by my surroundings. Marylka, you may not fear for my love for you. The thought, the sweet memories of you do not let me get close to other female friends. They are too empty, thick-skinned. I can't fill the void around me with just anything. I am glad and admire you for working - you are not a burden to others. Much could be written about this. How are you doing? How do Parents fare? Terenia, the little ones? Thank you for your Mother's greetings. Greetings to everyone [from me]. Lots of kisses, Your Baśka

[2nd page]

[Addressee:]

Германия Люблин - Lublin Kapucyńska 5/2 Maria Łotyszówna

[Sender:]

B.Klimkowska, Z.S.R.R. Równe, Cicha 30. С.С.С.Р., Ровно, Тихая 30"

prepared by Monika Harchut