Telegram, printed on a Red Cross form. The telegram was sent by Hannah Szenes during her studies in the Girls' Agricultural School in Nahalal to her mother (Catherine) in Budapest, June 17,1941. German.
"Dear Mother and György [Giora], I congratulate you with all my heart for your birthday. I am healthy, working as always. I shall stay here [in Nahalal] two months more. Do not worry. Write! Hannah". On the reverse of the telegram, her mother's reply was printed. It was written several months later: "Sweetheart, I was happy with news from you, but what after school? Giory [Giora] is… in Bourgoin [in France]…" hand-signed by her mother ("Mutter"). 23X14.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Professional restoration at the folding lines.
Provenance: the estate of Hannah Szenes.