Letter 160

Rothenburg January 30th 1943

Dear All back Home !

Today I got your letter and thanking you very much again . As regards the photos, yes I have put weight on and there is no sight of being skinny. I will soon come to visit you in Rehren, that is , if after such a long time , I am still welcomed in Rehren. Yesterday I was in the office to inquire abot furlough and according to

regulations, I get 4 weeks and 2 extra travel days. I hardly can believe it, and the best thing is, it can not be altered by the

Wehrmacht because the Chief Doctop will sign it. I have not heard from any of my Comrades in Russia I wonder how they all are. Today we already heard Hermann and Josef over the Radio. Hermann spoke about Stalingrad and that those , who came home, were the lucky ones. Also the Nazi Woman Corps brought us books and Cigarettes for the 10th anniversary of our Nation. Well, things like that are welcomed by us, . I see that you will let other horses fetch the logs from the forest. But by spring little Molly has to learn to work in the field. I have mailed a small parcel to you today. Some items from here I have to send home . Heini Hahn will be on his way again now, to the “promised “ Land Russia. That is all for today, All the best and see you soon.

Heinrich.

From: Pvt 1st Class Heinrich Bredemeier, Rothenburg o.d.T. Hospital Bären

To: Family H. Bredemeier, Rehren A.O. #12, Near Rinteln-Weser