Letter 153
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The author’s English translation, machine-read from his typed copy (scan); may contain small errors
Rothenburg Dec 4th 1942
Dear All at home !
Writing a few lines again I am in bed and got a heated pillow on my stomach and I am sweating. A few days ago I was worried about not getting better and now I am thinking how long do I have to stay here. Man thinks and God steers . I am not hurting very much but the yellow skin and yellow eyes will not go away for a long time I was told by the Doctor. The Chief surgeon calls me a “Canary Bird” because of my yellow skin. My furlough, that was approved from Braunschweig will now be coming later. Because I am not allowed to eat the Commis Bread, you have to send me white bread rolls and butter. I am allowed eggs and ham as well. Visitors are permitted every afternoon but I don’t need any. Hearfelt Greetings Heinrich
From. Pvt 1st Class H. Bredemeier, Rothenburg, Hospital Bären
To: Family Heinrich Bredemeier, Rehren A.O. #12 near Rinteln-Weser