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Letter of condolence from Ilse Hochwald to Max Bredig, May 6, 1944

  • 1944-May-06

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Letter of condolence regarding the death of Georg Bredig (1868-1944) from Ilse Hochwald to Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977).

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  • 13 cm W x 10.5 cm H (folded)
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute
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  • Translated by Jocelyn R. McDaniel
  • Transcribed by Jocelyn R. McDaniel
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  • Council on Library and Information Resources

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  • Series II: Max Bredig Papers, 1911-1968
  • Series II: Sub-Series I. Max Bredig Correspondence File, 1926-1958
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  • Box 8, Folder 37

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“Letter of Condolence from Ilse Hochwald to Max Bredig, May 6, 1944,” May 6, 1944. Papers of Georg and Max Bredig, Box 8, Folder 37. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/5hhv7o8.

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1128 N. Third St.
Hudson, Wis.
May 6, 44

Sehr geehrter Herr Dr. Bredig,

Zum Ableben Ihres Herrn Vaters möchte ich Ihnen mein herzlichstes Beileid aussprechen.

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Ich habe von Ihrem Verlust erst jetzt erfahren und bitte Sie meine verspätete Kondalation zu entschuldigen.

Mit den besten Grüssen

Ihre sehr ergebene

Ilse Hochwald.

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1128 N. Third St.
Hudson, Wisconsin
May 6, 1944

Dear Dr. Bredig,

I would like to express my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father.

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I just found out about your loss and I apologize for my belated words of condolence.

Best regards.

Sincerely,
Ilse Hochwald

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