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Submitted by Eric Benjaminson

Information Picture Question
Category: Translation - German
Approval Date: 9/14/2025 2:21 PM
Family Surname:
Country: Latvia
Town: Haenpoth (now Aizpute)
Date of Image: 1903
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I would really appreciate it if someone could take a look at the old-style German cursive writing in the photo. If it's too difficult to work with the whole thing, it would be great just to have an overview of what's written. Thank you!

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9/14/2025 5:54 PM Here you go, Eric. This is phrased like a serious reprimand but I suspect it is intended as a good-natured (mock) ribbing.

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Dear Edith, I heard from Erika Feinberg that you sent her a card from Malta and one from Athens – but I got nothing. Why do you treat me like a neglected stepchild? You promised to send me a picture from every city, but I see you have a hard time keeping your word. I hope you will yet make good on your omissions and write me soon.

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Translated by Robert Rosenbaum (Ashland, Oregon)
Freelance translator and interpreter
M.A. in Translation and Interpretation (German-English), Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
rosenbaum.robert@gmail.com

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