Gift of Judith Steel, Yaffa Eliach Collection donated by the Center for Holocaust Studies

Id no. 5017.82, Correspondence, German

Subject(s):  Celebrations, Children, Hope, Family ties

Josef Koeppel in an internment camp sent this birthday greeting to his wife. The text translates: My dearest Irma. My heartiest congratulations on your brithday. My most ardent wish is a happy future with you, also that you and your little daring as well as our Papa will always stay in good health. I send you flowers through Weiss. A thousand kisses. Your Josi, who loves you. Best regards for Papa; I hope he is well again. We have renewed hope to be liberated soon.