Armenian Letter #2
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Written on the margin: My dear mother, I had intended to send a photograph together, but I received your photograph; thank you very much. [Please send] socks for Hakob, and [other items—unclear]. Constantinople, 24 November 1924 My dear father, Sepastia I received your letter dated October 25 on time and replied to it. I also received your November 8 letter with photographs—old ones—and the letters sent to my brother-in-law Tigran, and I forwarded them to them. My dear father, from your letter dated the 8th I understood that you had not received a letter from me. Since fifteen days had not yet passed, we should not worry if there is some delay; it will certainly arrive. A few days ago I received a letter from my brother; he is calm and well. He says that there is nothing definite “from the engagement,” and that until he puts himself in order, he will not do anything. Vardanush [my godmother / aunt?] and Virjin very much wish [for something—unclear], but I cannot say more in detail. If this is not the reality, tell me so. Also, I have not yet received my mother’s photographs. ...I desire very much to have [it]. If someone else comes to you, send [them] here so I can also send to him. Mr. Nshan was not able to send the 100 gold [coins] intended for him; let’s see if he can, he will send it next week. Dear father, although I do not dare to ask... our money again... although they don't want to spend even 10 para more. Everything is expensive, [money] is being spent. For meat alone [it was] 90... 80... 110-125 this time. [Money] was also spent on my tooth. A month ago my tooth hurt severely; I was forced to go to the dentist. He put gold on five of my decayed teeth and filled one; he took 25 gold [coins]. Although... but I could not endure the pain. Mr. Nshan still had 50 gold to collect from Yarey... [this] being the solution for our money. ...gave [it] to us for spending. Mr. Nshan has quite a bit to collect from us for what he spent previously for my brother, and the new [amount] to be sent. He too was going to write you a detailed letter and send the balance sheet of all the expenditures. Dear father, besides food, every month 16 1/2 gold is only for the house and school. Last year Hagop's monthly fee was 7 gold; this year, because his class level rose, it becomes that much more expensive—they made it 9 gold. [Blank] gold also for the public carriage, and 6 1/2 for house rent. My brother had also written that 'Hagop should not go to school this winter either.' I see that he [Hagop] also wants long pants very much; if you buy a set of clothes, it is 25 gold. Although he also has a need... this year was a little bit [more?]. Ah, my dear father, this time I have written so many things—may God give you the strength to reach all of us. We still have not received a new letter from Yaghout. The other day we received one from Mrs. (Lady) Nazeli; she was well. “Yaghout is also very well; she is raising the little one,” she says. She sends her warm greetings to all of you. As for us, thank God, we are all very well and at peace where we are. Yakob continues school and is doing well. My aunt Artemis, Maritsa, Mariam, Tsiatsan, and Araks send you my kisses. Hovhannes, Kiuregh, Vagharshak, and Vahan all send you their longing greetings. Noynari’s sister-in-law Sirane is well; she also sends you warm greetings. My aunt Anna has moved out of our house and relocated to Aunt Parandzem’s neighborhood, where they rented a place quite cheaply. With longing kisses to my mother, my paternal uncle, my maternal uncle, my cousin, and my paternal aunt. Kisses to dear Ohan, Anahit, Hovsanna, Virginia, and Artemis. I remain always your obedient daughter, ArtemisCategory
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