Botknecht - Handwritten letter in German, 18 September 1941

Title	Botknecht - Handwritten letter in German, 18 September 1941
Subject	World War, 1939-1945--Sources War stories Internment camps--Australia Prisoners of war Sydney (N.S.W.) German language--Writing Correspondence
Category	4. World War II
Author	Botknecht, Leo
Keywords	Enemy aliens Tatura camp
Current holder	Sydney Jewish Museum
Date	September 18, 1941
Link	https://sjm-web.adlibhosting.com/AIS/Details/museum/5461
Item number	M2009/052:024
Access rights	Digitised
Country of origin	Australia
Place	Sydney Tatura
Language	German
Description from source	width: 203 mm, height: 304 mm Handwritten letter in German dated 18 September 1941 on paper which folds into an envelope, from Leo Botknecht, internee No 54622 in Internment Camp Victoria to Siegmund Grünfeld of Rose Bay. The letter bears evidence of having been opened by the censor. On the back of the letter are pencil scribbles. Note: on the outside of the envelope the language is marked “written in German”. In the letter he shares news regarding their families. He informs Sigmund that he is now taking classes at the camp and is earning some pocket money. He thanks him or his parcel which contained some articles of clothing and asks him to send a few more items as well as to write more.
Physical format	Correspondence Letters
Translation	Greatly respected Mr Grünfeld Your letter of the 5th and the parcel I have received and I thank you very much for it. I am glad you and your family are well. On the 21.3.41 I had a letter from my sister in London. She is sending regards to you and reports that your brother is working there and that Mr Jaques and the whole family are well. Nothing has changed for my sister who is happy to know that our parents are in the USA. I personally am well, attend camp-school courses and earn some pocket money. The contents of your parcel (2 pairs socks, 1 pair underpants) I can’t wear at this time of year but I thank you for them all the same. I would be obliged if you could send me some gloves and a shawl. If I could then get an electric iron with a two way adaptor it would take care of my wishes for the near future. To end this letter I want to ask you to write to me often. Awaiting your early reply. I remain with best wishes for you and your family. Your devoted Leo
Translator	Sydney Jewish Museum Collection
Related resources	https://omaa-arts.sydney.edu.au/texts/4062/