13th January 1944

Enclosed correspondence

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We wish you all the best for the new year and that you will be reunited with your loved ones in good health. We are very pleased with your kind lines and thank you very much for them. We could see from it that your present sphere of activity suits you quite well. How could it be otherwise, perhaps it's also in the south of France and even more so in a castle. Unfortunately, your family was also affected by the attack. All this can still happen to us and we have to get through this time as well as possible. In life, everything passes and it will be granted to us to still experience the good times, that is our wish. I have one piece of news to tell you: I have got engaged and if it works out, I may get married very soon. Aren't you very surprised about this? We are doing quite well. I hope you will come and visit us when you are on leave. Bring us peace right away, that would be the greatest joy you could bring us.This year, the decision must be made. This year, the decision must be made. We wish you all the best for the great task in life that you have to fulfil, and we send you our warmest greetings.