Their Last Voice: Mother Frieda's Letter

This letter was written on 16-17 March, 1943 near Lvov, Poland in a cinema in which about 600 Jews were imprisoned prior to their murder. One of the policemen guarding the Jews conveyed this letter from a woman to her husband Abraham.

My dear Abraham,

Forgive me for acting so idiotically, without leaving any money.  I am sending you something through a person. Abraham and Haiku (Mirku), my dear ones, do not complain – unfortunately fate has willed it like this.  I must go the same way as those whom I loved most.  I beg of you, take care of my beloved children.  Inquire about Dela (Adele).   Whether she is still alive – and kiss her a thousand times from me.  Keep well and care for the orphans.  I am going to eternal rest.

Mother Frieda

I have sent 200 zloty via B.   Come to the gate, there you will get the….