"Dear Children,

It was a joy to receive greetings from you through a friend! We are here together with all our relatives! We hope to remain together here! And always look forward to receive news from you! We also received news from Edith that she is attending a barmitzvah! On May 2nd, dear Hilde you will celebrate your 17th birthday! Our good wishes are always with you both: stay well and don't worry about us! Our dear God will watch over us always! Be strong and work efficiently! You are in touch with the Hermans, Betty's mother-in-law. Do you get together with young people your age? We have not heard from yoru grandmother! Be well and happy, with love and best regards, your parents.

Ilse writing: My dear sisters, a thousand thanks for your writings to us! Send us a little picture of yourselves. I am as tall as mother. Best wishes to the birthday Hilde! How many years are you in training? Greetings, kisses +love, ILSE"