1 9 10 https://germanletters.org/files/original/b85f4da4db7e4bb3e3f2064e477cbafe.jpg c117e5070e0e6a39dea23f8f4384394d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea and Peter Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, June 1, 1854, p. 1 https://germanletters.org/files/original/3080bfa533a082f89bb0eb3720582fd1.jpg e9abbb7afa0468a5ae08614b1f9cb7f6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea and Peter Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, June 1, 1854, p. 2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">Auf der Reiße mit Herrn Schwager kamen wir nach Albani, u. traf Jakob Hördt Bäcker, der erkante mich gleich und fürthe mich zum Johann Wächter, Gastwirt dort war auch seine Schwester die in Hafre bei uns war, aber nicht auf unser Schiff kam u. Franz Wächter wo vor 1. Jahr herein ist, grüßt Herd Schreiners von Ihren Kindern u. Georg Klein bei Rebers u. Herrn Gaum solle ich Schreiben von Johan Schneider Gastwirt zum Badischen Hof, der Wilhelm Gaum soll zu Ihm nach Albani kommen er köne sein Glück mit einem Geschäft machen, viele Grüße von Ihm, Auch sind viele Schiff untgangen, u. unsere Freunde hatten unsern Brief von Newyork nicht gleich erhalten u. haben immer geweint u. glaubten wir seien versoffen, als sie unsern Brief erhalten haben so ist der Herr Schwager gleich zu uns kommen Da ist eine rechte Freude gewesen wie wir kommen sind, wenn ich nur wieder gesund wäre es ist eine gesunde Luft u. ich denke es macht sich wider, 300 mahl langt nicht daß ich mich schon habe brechen müssen, manchmal 10 mahl des Tages, man muß mich führen u. wenn ich einige Schritte laufen soll, u. ins Bett heben u. legen, ich kan mich nicht allein umwenden; Mein Schwager hat uns ein Garten gemacht worin wir unsere Samen geseht, u. uns Kartoffeln gelegt, meinen Blumensamen haben wir verlohren, da hätten wir [?] weinen [/?] könen, fehlen thut uns nichts am essen und trinken, wir haben was wir nur wollen Wenn Ihr bei uns währet dann wärs recht so möcht ich nimmer hinaus, aber weil wir wissen daß Ihr nicht kommt so kommen wir, Wenn Ihr nur 1. Woch in Newyork gewesen währet, u. hättet die vielen Leute ankomen sehen von Europa, fast jeden Tag 10. bis 12. Tausend .... [illegible: from here on the page is torn and burnt and thus illegible]  </div> https://germanletters.org/files/original/2b0fe6e9c83530aa042fc07af2f4a49e.jpg 0e55c218ba78d8de83ffdf2db8440d6a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea and Peter Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, June 1, 1854, p. 3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">Liebe SchwigerEltern! Auch ich will einige Zeilen an Euch schreiben wie es mir gefält dem verdinst wehr sie ganz gut und wir könten auch Geld ersparen wenn meine Frau nicht immer krang wehr ich Glaube daß wenn sie gesund ist daß ihr dann beser gefält. Es ist ja in Deutschland auch so [?] wenn man [/?] krank ist gefälts uns nirgens [?] mir [/?] ist die Arbeit leichter als in Deutschland u. denge ich möchte mein Leben viel beßer machen als wie Daheim und wenn meine Frau gesund ist und wir so viel Geld haben daß wir gut [one word crossed out] auskomen könen so komen wir wieder Heim bleibet beieinander recht gesund bis wir Euch wieder sehen wir Leben in Friden und theilen Freut und leid mit einander daß ist mir freilig ein großer Kumer und Schmerz daß meine Frau immer so leiten muß und bringt mich viel zurück in der Arbeit doch wird der Liebe Gott mir Kraft geben daß ichs mit geduld [?] drache [/?] [dialect for "ertrage"] und wir Beten alle Tage zum Lieben Heiland daß er sie doch möchte wieder gesund werden laßen möge daß wir in Friden [illegible: several words torn or burnt] leben wieder ... [remainder of page missing]  </div> https://germanletters.org/files/original/9e2b8caef19403b51e76db9d3f246057.jpg f69d11392d3d573e947500065d747d8e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea and Peter Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, June 1, 1854, letter cover Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">An Herrn Johan Gottfried Handel in Bretten Amt Bretten Loißkaunde den 1. Juni 1854  </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Linda Stauf Description An account of the resource This collection centers on Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher, who was originally from Bretten in Baden-Württemberg and immigrated to the United States in 1855 with her husband Peter Schuhmacher; the couple eventually settled near the town of Rome in central New York state. The collection includes letters exchanged between Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher and her father Gottfried Handel and other letters from family friends. The letters were inherited by Dorothea Handel's daughter Minnie and contributed to the German Heritage in Letters project by Minnie Schuhmacher's great-granddaughter Linda Stauf. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Destination Defines the geographic location to which a given document was sent. [GHI-created element] Bretten, Germany Translator The name of the translator of the original document into English. Ute Brandenburg Translation A translation of the original document's text into English. Lewis County, 1 June 1854 Dear Parents! We will be delighted if this letter finds you in good health. You will have received my letter from Le Havre, and have read that I was sick, and along with it the letter from Gustav and from his friend, that was included. As I wrote to you, we departed on 16 March. We traveled for 35 days, until we arrived in New York on 19 April. I was well for only two days on the ship, the other days I was ill. The journey over the ocean went smoothly. I could get out of bed for the last two days, but then they had to carry me off the ship. In New York I stayed in bed at the inn and caused expenses, while my husband was able to find work after two weeks. He earned 10 Schilling a day, which is about 3 Gulden in our currency, but I was so unwell I could barely do the washing and cook the meals. I went to see Dr. Kreuzer who prescribed medication, but I kept vomiting nearly everything. I got a little better and Peter went to the pharmacy for a worm treatment, and 15 worms were expelled. I didn’t want to take any more, but now I will have to, there is no day where I don’t vomit. I can barely keep down even the lightest food, I throw up almost everything. I was in New York for four weeks and did not see anyone from Bretten other than Dr. Kreuzer. On the fifth Sunday I went to visit acquaintances of Phillip [Buch?], and there I met Mrs. Widmeier Maurer. What a joy that was! I went home with her, and after a few minutes Jonas Stetter came into the room, so much joy! A few minutes later Heinrich Würz, with whom I went to school, stopped by. I was so delighted to see friends from Bretten, and was feeling a bit better.  But then on Wednesday my brother-in-law Johann Schuhmacher came, and we went along with him to his home town. Everything in New York is expensive, and one needs a lot of money On the journey with Brother-in-Law we came to Albany and met Jakob Hördt, the baker. He recognized me right away and took me to Johann Wächter, the innkeeper. There we also saw his sister who had been with us in Le Havre, but didn’t board the same ship as we did, and also Franz Wächter, who arrived a year ago. Please relay greetings to carpenter Hördt [Herd] from his children, and also to Georg Klein at Rebers. I was asked to write to Mr. Gaum with a message from Johann Schneider, innkeeper at “Badischer Hof,” that Wilhelm Gaum should come to Albany, where he can succeed in business. Many greetings from him. Many ships have sunk, and when our friends in Albany didn’t get our letter from New York right away, they wept and feared we might have drowned. When our letter did arrive, our brother-in-law immediately came to get us, and there was great joy when we arrived. If only I could be healthy again, the air here is good and I believe I will improve. 300 incidents of vomiting aren’t enough yet, sometimes it’s as often as ten times a day. I need assistance to walk a few steps, and have to be helped in and out of bed, I can’t even turn myself over. My brother-in-law prepared a garden for us in which we have planted our seeds and our potatoes. We lost my flower seeds – we could have cried. But we lack nothing in food or drink, we have everything we could want. If you could be with us, I would be happy and would never want to leave again. But we know you won’t come, so we will come to you. If only you could spend a week in New York and see the immigrants arriving from Europe. Often there are 10,000 to 12,000 a day. Still, everyone who wants to work, can make a living. Those who are willing to do labor will not be beggars. I haven’t been to see Christian Scholz, he lives a day’s travel away. [remainder of page is missing] [new page] Dear Parents-in-Law! I will add some lines to you to let you know how I like it here. The earnings here are quite good.  If my wife wasn’t sick, I think we would be able to put away some savings. I believe that once she feels better, she will like it better here. It’s no different in Germany: when one is sick, one doesn’t really like it anywhere. The work here is easier for me than in Germany, and I expect I will do better here than back home. Once my wife is well and we have enough income that we can make a good living, we will come back home. Please stay well and healthy until we see you again. We live peacefully and share joys and sadness with each other. It does worry and pain me that my wife is suffering so much, and that this holds me back in my work. The Good Lord will give me the strength and patience I need. We pray to our Savior every day that He may heal her so we can carry on with our lives in peace and harmony. But whatever God’s will is, I will do my ... [remainder of page is missing] [new page] To Mr. Johann Gottfried Handel in Bretten Bretten District Transcriber The name of the transcriber of the original document. Barbara Baeuerle Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Peter Schuhmacher Audience A class of entity for whom the resource is intended or useful. Gottfried Handel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-06-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lewis County, New York Title A name given to the resource Dorothea and Peter Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, June 1, 1854 Description An account of the resource Letter from Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) and Peter Schuhmacher to her parents, June 1, 1854. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stauf_0001 Stauf_1854-06-01 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 4 Language A language of the resource German Type The nature or genre of the resource letter Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> Loißkaunde den 1. Juni 1854 Liebe Eltern! Wenn Euch mein Schreiben bei guter Gesundheit antrifft so wird es uns freuen, meinen Brief von Hafre aus werdet Ihr bekommen haben u. darin erfahren haben daß ich krank war, u. dem Gustav sein Brief wo darin war, von seinem Kamerad, am 16t März wie ich Euch geschrieben hab sind wir auf See, u. sind 35 Tage geschift , u. am 19ten Aprill sind wir in Newyork ausgestiegen 2. Tag war ich munter auf dem Schiff, u. die andre Zeit immer krank, die Farth auf der See ging immer gut, u. die letzte 2 Tage konte ich wieder das Bett verlassen, aber aus dem Schiff mußte man mich wieder tragen, in Newyork lag ich dan im Wirtshause u. hab wieder viel Geld gekostet, mein Man hatt nach 14 Tage Arbeit bekommen, wo an jedem Tag 10 Schilling hatte nach unserm Geld 3 fl., aber ich war immer elend kaum konte ich meine Wasch waschen u. das Essen kochen, ich ging zum Doktor Kreuzer welcher mir Arznei verschrieb, aber ich mußte bei nah wieder alles brechen u. es ward ein wenig besser der Peter ging wieder in die Apotheke u. holte mir für die Würmer, da gingen 15 Stück fort ich wollte nicht mehr einnehmen, aber jetzt muß ich wieder, ich bin nicht ein Tag ohne Brechen, fast keine Speiße bleibt bei mir, das leichteste Essen muß ich erbrechen, ich war 4 Wochen in Neujork u. hatte keins von Bretten ersehen, als Doktor Kreuzer, u. am 5t Sontag ging ich aus zu bekanten von Phillipsburg Da begente mir die Frau Widmeier Maurer, ich hatte eine Freude ich ging mit Ihr nach Hause, u. in einigen Minuten kam Jonas Netter, in das Zimmer, u. war Freude, nach einigen Minuten kam auch Heinrich Würz, wo mit mir aus der Schul kam, u. ich freute mich jemand von Bretten zu sehen ... [illegible: from here on the page is torn and burnt and thus illegible] [new page] </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Auf der Reiße mit Herrn Schwager kamen wir nach Albani, u. traf Jakob Hördt Bäcker, der erkante mich gleich und fürthe mich zum Johann Wächter, Gastwirt dort war auch seine Schwester die in Hafre bei uns war, aber nicht auf unser Schiff kam u. Franz Wächter wo vor 1. Jahr herein ist, grüßt Herd Schreiners von Ihren Kindern u. Georg Klein bei Rebers u. Herrn Gaum solle ich Schreiben von Johan Schneider Gastwirt zum Badischen Hof, der Wilhelm Gaum soll zu Ihm nach Albani kommen er köne sein Glück mit einem Geschäft machen, viele Grüße von Ihm, Auch sind viele Schiff untgangen, u. unsere Freunde hatten unsern Brief von Newyork nicht gleich erhalten u. haben immer geweint u. glaubten wir seien versoffen, als sie unsern Brief erhalten haben so ist der Herr Schwager gleich zu uns kommen Da ist eine rechte Freude gewesen wie wir kommen sind, wenn ich nur wieder gesund wäre es ist eine gesunde Luft u. ich denke es macht sich wider, 300 mahl langt nicht daß ich mich schon habe brechen müssen, manchmal 10 mahl des Tages, man muß mich führen u. wenn ich einige Schritte laufen soll, u. ins Bett heben u. legen, ich kan mich nicht allein umwenden; Mein Schwager hat uns ein Garten gemacht worin wir unsere Samen geseht, u. uns Kartoffeln gelegt, meinen Blumensamen haben wir verlohren, da hätten wir [?] weinen [/?] könen, fehlen thut uns nichts am essen und trinken, wir haben was wir nur wollen Wenn Ihr bei uns währet dann wärs recht so möcht ich nimmer hinaus, aber weil wir wissen daß Ihr nicht kommt so kommen wir, Wenn Ihr nur 1. Woch in Newyork gewesen währet, u. hättet die vielen Leute ankomen sehen von Europa, fast jeden Tag 10. bis 12. Tausend .... [illegible: from here on the page is torn and burnt and thus illegible] [new page] </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Liebe SchwigerEltern! Auch ich will einige Zeilen an Euch schreiben wie es mir gefält dem verdinst wehr sie ganz gut und wir könten auch Geld ersparen wenn meine Frau nicht immer krang wehr ich Glaube daß wenn sie gesund ist daß ihr dann beser gefält. Es ist ja in Deutschland auch so [?] wenn man [/?] krank ist gefälts uns nirgens [?] mir [/?] ist die Arbeit leichter als in Deutschland u. denge ich möchte mein Leben viel beßer machen als wie Daheim und wenn meine Frau gesund ist und wir so viel Geld haben daß wir gut [one word crossed out] auskomen könen so komen wir wieder Heim bleibet beieinander recht gesund bis wir Euch wieder sehen wir Leben in Friden und theilen Freut und leid mit einander daß ist mir freilig ein großer Kumer und Schmerz daß meine Frau immer so leiten muß und bringt mich viel zurück in der Arbeit doch wird der Liebe Gott mir Kraft geben daß ichs mit geduld [?] drache [/?] [dialect for "ertrage"] und wir Beten alle Tage zum Lieben Heiland daß er sie doch möchte wieder gesund werden laßen möge daß wir in Friden [illegible: several words torn or burnt] leben wieder ... [remainder of page missing] </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [new page] An Herrn Johan Gottfried Handel in Bretten Amt Bretten Loißkaunde den 1. Juni 1854 </div> 1850-1859 English available transcribed https://germanletters.org/files/original/b495ef2fda8f7dc501efbbac21d0d2b3.jpg edbdbda73797e2d0edc1da99325b7516 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, Jan. 15, 1870, page 1 https://germanletters.org/files/original/d1d9a8b11845f5114346f8e4a29ce6c5.jpg a3b7eb869ddb424e604ea1ebcf312cdb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, Jan. 15, 1870, page 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Linda Stauf Description An account of the resource This collection centers on Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher, who was originally from Bretten in Baden-Württemberg and immigrated to the United States in 1855 with her husband Peter Schuhmacher; the couple eventually settled near the town of Rome in central New York state. The collection includes letters exchanged between Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher and her father Gottfried Handel and other letters from family friends. The letters were inherited by Dorothea Handel's daughter Minnie and contributed to the German Heritage in Letters project by Minnie Schuhmacher's great-granddaughter Linda Stauf. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Destination Defines the geographic location to which a given document was sent. [GHI-created element] Bretten, Germany Translation A translation of the original document's text into English. Rome, 15 January 1870 Dear Father! God’s strength and help to both of us for the New Year. Beloved Father, I know I have not written to you in a long time - yes, there is always a reason, I have been sickly for some time, but I have had to work hard, sometimes do the work of two. Late last year, on 5 September, Ernst became very sick, then on Tuesday Heinrich did, on Wednesday Georg, and the following Monday Luise. So I was mostly alone to do all the work, labor during the day, and sit up with the children at night. Peter always went to his workshop. Johann was 22 miles away, and out of fear he might get sick too, I did not call for him to come home. As soon as the first child got better, Karl got sick. We had corn and buckwheat in the field, when the cattle got through the fences and hedges, and ruined the crops. I could not leave the sick children to go out and fix the fences, and Mister<a href="#_ftn1">[1]</a> Peter Schuhmacher did not care to stay home and do it himself; so it went, and we just let it go. Finally I got quite sick from all the work and sleepless nights. I could barely move my head or limbs. The children recovered but I did not feel like getting up. Johann came home and helped me a lot. But everyone else was weak and could not work. In all those five weeks, my dear Mr. Schuhmacher did not care to ask me once how I felt, or talk to me in the way couples do. We couldn’t work and he was constantly angry. I bore it all, although my heart was breaking, and finally on a nice day we all went out to help with the potato harvest, although we could barely stand or walk. The Good Lord strengthened us and we did what we could. Then it became cold with rain, snow, and ice, and we had to stop. By early November the weather was nice again, but the ground was wet and cold, and I caught a cold. It had been three months since my periods had stopped. I didn’t know if there would be more or if they had stopped completely. In this country, most women have already stopped theirs [at this age?]. So I did not mention anything, but in the third month, I said that I was tired and thought I might be getting sick. I got no answer. I prayed, and at 4 o’clock on the morning of my birthday, I started bleeding. All day I had no pain, but that night and the following day it was so bad that I often wished someone would stay with me. He came home at night and did not ask or say anything. I cried and whimpered during the night, but all he did was curse at me that he couldn’t sleep. So I let it go, and the next day I had someone come to help. This woman warmed me and made me tea. That evening at 7 o’clock I started bleeding heavily, and there were lumps, and it was black and [vesessen?] [left margin, first page:] This was written from my bed, and shared with you, and perhaps Conrad, in confidence. No one else should know but you two. This letter is difficult news for you, but before I die you must know about it. The devil shall not trick you into thinking I had a good life. <a href="#_ftnref1">[1]</a> “Mister” in a derogatory sense. Translator The name of the translator of the original document into English. Ute Brandenburg Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Audience A class of entity for whom the resource is intended or useful. Gottfried Handel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-01-15 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rome, New York Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, January 15, 1870 Description An account of the resource Letter from Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher to her father, Gottfried Handel, January 15, 1870. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stauf_0005 Stauf_1870-01-15 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 3 Language A language of the resource German Type The nature or genre of the resource letter Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> Rome den 15ten Januar 1870 Lieber Vater? Gottes Kraft u. Hülfe, für uns Beide zum Neuen Jahr herzliebster Vater gelt ich hab Dir schon lange nicht geschrieben - Ja es hat alles ein warum, ich bin schon lange kränklich, doch hab ich imer hart arbeiten müßen manch mahl für 2. - letzes Spätjahr im 5ten September wurde der Ernst sehr krank, [strikethrough] Son [/strikethrough] Dienstags, der Heinrichs Mittwochs der Georg, Montags darauf die Luise da war ich beinah zu allen schaffen allein, bei Tag hart Arbeiten, Nachts aufbeiben - der Peter ging immer in seine Werkstatt. [?] Jann [/?] war fort 22 Meilen und war Angst er wird auch krank, ließ ich ihn nicht hohlen, endlich wird eins besser, u. dann der Karl krank. wir hatten Korn und Buchweizen u. Kartoffeln im Feld. Das Vieh kam über zaun u. Hecken u. fast alles verdorben ich konnte die Kinder nicht liegen lassen u. Zäune flicken, u. Herr Peter Schuhmacher wollte nicht zu Hauße bleiben und es selbst thun - so gings Hansjörg laß Gehen - - - so wurde ich endlich vom Arbeiten , u. Machen recht krank. ich konte kein Kopf oder Glied regen - die Kinder wurden besser aber ich fühlte nicht zum Aufstehen. Johnn kam heim das half mir viel aber alle so schwach wir konten nicht arbeiten, aber auch in 5 Wochen fragte mein Herr Schuhmacher nicht ein einzig Mahl wie ich fühle - oder wie mann eben [! bottom margin cut off] [left margin] Auf meinem Bette geschrieben - u. Dir - oder dem Conrad anvertraut - sonsten solls niemand erfahren - Das Schreiben kommt mich hart an - aber ehe ich sterbe müßt ihrs wissen - das der Teufel Euch vormachen kann - wie gut ichs hatte </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Herz fast zusamenbrach, endlich an einem schönen Tag gingen wir alle aus Kartoffel ausmachen eben wie - wir konten kaum laufen oder stehen - doch der liebe Gott stärkte uns - wir thaten was wir konten - dann kam kalt u Regen Schneh u. Eis, wir mußten einhalten. bis anfang November kam wieder schön Wetter aber das Boden, naß u. kalt - ich verkaltete mich sehr u. gerade 3 Monat hatte mein Geblüt auf gehoert, ich wußte nicht ob noch etwas nach kommt oder obs vieleicht ganz aufhoert in diesem Land haben die meisten Frauen den [?] Jahren [/?] schon ganz verlohren - so sagte ich nichts lange bis im dritten Monat, sagte ich daß ich so müde fühle u. denke ich werde krank - bekam aber keine Antwort auf meine Rede - ich betete u. am Morgen auf mein Geburtstag da brach um 4 Uhr das Geblüth an, den ganzen Tag hat ich keine Schmerzen aber nächsten Nacht und Tag so hart, das ich oft wünschte wenn nur Jemand bei mir wär, er kam abends heim fragte nicht u. sagte nichts, ich weinte u. Jammerte Nachts im Bett, da wurde noch geflucht mann kann nicht schlafen - vor mir - nun, ich ließ alles gehen nächsten Tag ließ ich Jemand holen, die Frau erwärmt mich u. macht mir Thee - dan Abends Siben Uhr kam so viel Geblüt und lauter Klumpen die Frau mußte es stillen - alles war schwarz u. [?] vesessen [/?] </div> 1870-1879 English available transcribed https://germanletters.org/files/original/96ca5dba99b2eece662087c855e987a0.jpg 50dd5dbf7f5a472051e8e66939f3ba35 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, Jan. 25, 1870, page 1 https://germanletters.org/files/original/43cca2ad89a20bcc32f1b6cafe236daf.jpg 2c34c92568fe3bf4b6a44d88ec6cda72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, Jan. 25, 1870, page 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Linda Stauf Description An account of the resource This collection centers on Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher, who was originally from Bretten in Baden-Württemberg and immigrated to the United States in 1855 with her husband Peter Schuhmacher; the couple eventually settled near the town of Rome in central New York state. The collection includes letters exchanged between Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher and her father Gottfried Handel and other letters from family friends. The letters were inherited by Dorothea Handel's daughter Minnie and contributed to the German Heritage in Letters project by Minnie Schuhmacher's great-granddaughter Linda Stauf. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Destination Defines the geographic location to which a given document was sent. [GHI-created element] Bretten, Germany Translation A translation of the original document's text into English. ...It has been nearly three weeks now and I am [still sick], sometimes I feel like nothing but a piece of meat; I can not think straight and my body always hurts, I have no doctor and no one else. There are few neighbors where we live, Rome is 15 minutes away, and now with the ice and snow the road is poor. I had wanted to send you 25 Gulden for the New Year which I saved from selling butter. But now, as you can imagine, Johann can bake and cook, but it costs money and he is afraid to ask his father for that. If Mother were still alive, I would not write all this, she had enough sadness and despair in hearing of my bad choices. Oh, dear Father, please pray and sing, and do not forget me. I will be patient until we can embrace each other in Heaven. I have shed many tears for you, since I wrote to you that you would do best in your old age if you could live in peace and quiet. Now, Father, you have peace - but no, no - how can you have peace, you have to take care of yourself all alone. If only I hadn’t been ill this fall, I would have come to visit you with my two youngest children. But now, it’s all over. Dear Father, I work every day, sewing, mending, knitting, until I collapse into my pillow at night. You know, Father, when a man will not honor Christian values, he falls deep. For Christmas, he spent a lot on himself and on the children, but not a cent on me. I have put that behind me, and I no longer care when he returns home at night, and asks the boys what they’ve done all day, but doesn’t speak to me or even ask how I’m doing. I don’t have fire in the stove during the cold nights. I often think of home. But it’s all my own fault. My dear late mother often warned me, but I did not listen and had to experience it all myself. But now enough of this, Father, you know, the soul is never satisfied, the more it has the more it wants. Father, please have Mother’s grave marked, so if some day I am able to come home, I will know her resting place. Father, find strength in the Lord, and trust Him. May the Lord protect you from all that is bad, and help you do [illegible] that is good. Elevate yourself to your God, that belongs to my [illegible] Dearest Father, if you were a few years younger you could remarry, and wouldn’t be so lonesome. Please know that I would not object. Wouldn’t it be better if you took care of your affairs and went to Nürtingen for a visit? Rather than living alone, and having to be so frugal? Considering that I have no possessions, I did always have enough to live by. I have had to work like a slave and have managed without the things that other people enjoy. I have struggled hard. When everyone else was asleep, I would take my Bible from under my pillow at midnight, to draw hope for the coming day. Today, the 25th of January, it has been four weeks that I am ill. He has called neither the doctor, nor the pastor. I have decided not to eat any more food, but will he get help? Father, can you imagine how hard it is to be dying and others are waiting for it, waiting for one’s death? I don’t know what I have done to deserve this, since I had no possessions … but I worked myself to death. Just wait a little longer, P. Sch., it is coming. [margin] My heart, why are you so fond of this Earth, isn’t your gem in Heaven? Stand fast on Zion’s … Translator The name of the translator of the original document into English. Ute Brandenburg Transcriber The name of the transcriber of the original document. Barbara Baeuerle Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Audience A class of entity for whom the resource is intended or useful. Gottfried Handel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-01-25 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rome, New York Description An account of the resource Letter from Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) to Gottfried Handel, January 25, 1870. The beginning of the letter is missing. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stauf_0006 Stauf_1870-01-25 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 Language A language of the resource German Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, January 25, 1870 Type The nature or genre of the resource letter Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jetzt sind bald 3 Wochen u. geht imer noch ein Bischen - manch mahl wie wirkliche stücker Fleisch ich kan nich auf sinnen u mein Leib thut immer wehe ich habe kein Dokter u. auch sonst niemand - Nachbarsleute sind rahr hir wo wir sind u. von Rome ists 1/4 Stund u. Eis u. Schnee u. schlechter Weg, ich habe Dir 25 Gulden auf Neujahr schicken wollen ich habs [?] vom [/?] Butter verkaufen gespart - jetz kanst Du denken, wies ist den Johan kann Backen u kochen aber es kost viel wo er seinen Vatter nicht fodern mag wenn die Mutter noch lebte würde ichs nicht schreiben sie ist im Unglück u Jammer genug geweßt über meinen Leichtsinn ach Vater Bete, u Singe u. vergiß meiner nicht ich will [illegible] halten bis wir uns einst im Himmel umfangen - ach ich hab schon viel geweint um Dich, seit Dir geschrieben habt [strikethrough:] ich [/strikethrough] du hättest es besser wenn Du Deine Alten Tage draußen in Ruh [?] habest [/?] nun Vater, bist Du in Ruh - nein - nein - wie kanst Du in Ruh sein - Du haßt ja Dich um alles zu kümmern - wenn ich diesen Herbst nicht krank geword wär ich mit den 2 Kleinsten zu Dir kommen auf besuch, doch jetzt ist alles aus lieber Vater ich arbeite jeden Tag, Nähen, flicke, Stricken bis ich oft ohnmächtig ins Kissen fall, weißt du Vater wo ein Man nichts aus dem Christenthum macht da sinkt der Mensch tief - am Christag hat er viel für sich u. die Kinder ausgeben, mir kein Send [=Cent] - da bin ich längst darüber u. ist mir [insertion] ists [/insertion] auch gleich wenn er Abends heim kommt - so wird gefragt Buben was habt Ihr geschaft aber zu mir spricht man nicht, wie gehts - </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ich habe in den kalten Nächten nicht ein mahl Feuer im Ofen Ich denke oft heim - aber ich bin ja selbst - - - schuld Ihr nicht Die liebe selige Mutter sagte mir das of - ich glaubte nicht und mußt alles erfahren - nun genug davon, weißt Du Vater der Geist ist [?] nie satt [/?] je mehr er hatt je mehr er will - Vater laß der lieben Mutter Grab [?] bezeichnen [/?], so [?] wenn [/?] ich villeicht [several words illegible] auch Ihr Schlafstatt weis - Vater sei stark im Hern u. Verlaß Dich auf [?] Ihn [/?] Der Herr bewahre Dich vor allem Bösen u. mache Dich tüchtig zum Guten. Schwinge [?] Dich auf zu [/?] Gott - das gehort [underline:] mein [/underline] Herzlibster Vater wärst Du einige Jahre jünger so koenst Du ja noch mahl heirathen daß Du nicht so verlassen einsam wärst - denke nicht ich würde nicht gut dazu sehen - wärs nicht besser Du [illegible] deine Sachen [?] bereinigen [/?], u. auf Nürtingen gehen auf Besuch. Statt allein Leben, spahre nicht so sehr - ich habe für das daß ich kein Vermoegen hatte, [illegible] genug gehabt - ich hab wie ein Sclawe arbeiten müßen, u. alles entbehren, was Andere Menschen [?] ersehnten [/?] / ich habe hart gerungen. - wenn alles schlief nahm ich oft meine Bibel, um Mitternacht unter meinem Kopfkissen u. holte neuen Trost für den nächsten Tag - Heute den 25ten Januar sind es 4 Wochen daß ich krank bin. [illegible, two words] kein Dokter geholt - u auch kein [?] Pfarrer [/?] ich hab mir vorgenommen nichts mehr zu essen [illegible] jemanden um hülfe holen - Vater wie hart ist es, wenn mann sterben soll u. wird darauf gewartet - bis man fort ist - ich weis nicht was ich verbrochen hab [?] oehne [/?] das ich kein Vermoegen hätte u. viel [illegible] aber ich habe mich zu todt geschaft [illegible] immer nur ein ... [remainder of page illegible] [left margin:] Liebes Herz was hankst du an der Erde ist nicht dein Kleinod himmelwärts Steh fest auf Zions ... </div> 1870-1879 English available transcribed https://germanletters.org/files/original/40c024f6b08d1beb9480154d605fe08f.jpg 83cd92deb360382223f2519f3227d854 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, May 1, 1872 [1 of 2], p. 1 Scripto Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">Rome den 1sten Mai, 1872 Liebe Vater und Großvatter, Dein schon so lange ersehntes Schreiben ist endlich eingetroffen und hat mir die traurige Nachricht gebracht daß Vetter Ludwig seine zwei Söhne verlohren hat und er selbst auch gestorben so bleibst Du und deine 2 Schwestern noch übrig in Nürtingen. Es thut mir leid daß Konrad Walz gestorben ist auch Hörd. Wir haben Konrad bevollmӓchtig für dich zu sorgen - wie für seinen eigenen Vater, und alles was du brauchst zu geben. Er hat geschrieben daß du den Acker im Halberg verkauft und deine Zahlung für Noten und Dokter, Apotheke und Haußschuld abtragen willst. Zweitens hat er geschrieben daß Du den Haußraht versteigerst und behaltest, nur was du brauchst und hat geschrieben er hilft dir wo er kann und sorgt so gut wie möglich daß alles recht wird. Aber zu meinem und Peters Schrecken hat niemand für dich gesorgt; dich beschützt und dir mit Rath und That in die Hand gegangen - pfui der Schande - dich jedem Schicksal preisgeben - Ich hab Hoffnung auf Konrad gehegt als einen Bruder für dich zu sorgen: ich und der Peter hätten nicht gefragt darnach was du gebraucht hättest, wenn du nur keine Not und kein Jammer gehabt hättest Ich hab auch nicht gefragt was mir zugefallen ist in den Theilung - ich wollte daß du unumschrӓnkter Herr über alles bist wie vorher auch - </div> https://germanletters.org/files/original/71512bae0c90043c79f154c102522a91.jpg ac068365a2445b50e79afab954f0703f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, May 1, 1872 [1 of 2], p. 2 Scripto Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">[page 2:] Ich schrieb dir vor 4 1/2 Jahr daß du sollst zu uns kommen wir wollen dich abholen. Da schrieb der Konrad Walz uns wieder zurück - das Geld daß wir für die Reise brauchen würden, das solten wir für dich schicken u. daheim bleiben, du woltest deinen alten Tage noch in Ruhe und Frieden verleben. So haben wir uns freilich erzürnt und auch recht gekrӓnkt gefühlt - glaubst du vielleicht, daß das kein Schmerz ist; Ich das einzige Kind und wolte mein Pflicht an dir thun wie es sich gebührt - und er schrieb du woltest lieber in Ruh und Frieden deine Tage zubringen. Habt ihr den glaubt bei uns geht es bunt zu - u. Streit alle Tage u. Wetter nein und noch einmahl nein. - . - . - . Es gibt noch hin und da etwas, aber wen eine Rede vorkommt, oder gesagt wird - davon hattest du nichts gehört , u. das andere hast du vielleicht gedacht wir könten dich nicht verhalten Da irrst Du auch. wir hatten es hart anfangs Jahren - der Peter hat oft von 3 Uhr morgens bis 10 Uhr Nachts geschaft - aber nicht umsonst Der Liebe Gott hatt seinen Segen zu allem geben bei uns geht es nicht wie die Leute sagen in Deutschland in Amerika braucht man nicht geschaffen?, die Frauen gar nicht - glaubt es nicht wer nicht arbeitet hat nichts u. kann betteln. </div> https://germanletters.org/files/original/dbeb1bcbd935da96d02aa579eadff3a5.jpg faf12fa7b0585c2425719b7e85e7a4a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, May 1, 1872 [1 of 2], p. 3 Scripto Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">[page 3:] Wir haben weit harter gearbeitet als wir in Deutschland hätten thun müssen nätürlich wird gut gezahlt. es ist deine eigene Schuld daß du so viel ausstehen must. Du hast immer zu viel auf andere Leut gehoert, u. uns kein zu trauen geschenkt - ich hab Tag u. Nacht geweint für Herzeleid so weh thut es mir daß Du nicht zu mir woltest, weil der Konrad schrib ich sollte dich mit Friede lassen, wegen nach Amerika kommen so hab ich gedacht Du heirathest noch mal u. hätt nichts dagegen gehabt aber dich allein leben lassen in Kummer u. Herzeleid daß ist dem Herrn Konrad Walz nicht zu verzeihen statt daß er gesagt hӓtt zu dir gehe zu deinen eigenen Leuten wo für dich sorgen u. bist versorgt. Schreibt mann mir er sorge für Dich,ein schönes sorgen! jetzt haben wir keine Ruhe mehr bis eins von uns bei Dir ist, hӓttest nur eher schreiben sollen. Die Arbeit auf dem Handwerk war letzen winter schlecht - Der Vater hat 4 Monat nicht gearbeitet 1871 im Oktober haben wir ein kleines Thöchterlein bescheert bekommen. Die Luise war 6 1/2 Jahr alt. wo es kam die Freude bei unsern Buben. Es ist gethauft Mina. Wenn ich komme so bringe ich es mit, nur hab ich fast sorge es möchte auf dem Wasser krank werden Der Peter wird nicht gut fort können weil Hai [Dialekt für "Heu"] machen komt, sonst könen wir alles richten, aber 20 Morgen Hai machen ist kein Spaß u.ich tue seit meinem letzen Kinde nicht vil arbeiten. Ich hab es so im Kreuz - </div> https://germanletters.org/files/original/777e261a97cdf77b1178db79a55c1ac6.jpg ead4ed42324b3e9426e548b511bafd50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, May 1, 1872 [1 of 2], p. 4 Scripto Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">[page 4:] </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Linda Stauf Description An account of the resource This collection centers on Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher, who was originally from Bretten in Baden-Württemberg and immigrated to the United States in 1855 with her husband Peter Schuhmacher; the couple eventually settled near the town of Rome in central New York state. The collection includes letters exchanged between Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher and her father Gottfried Handel and other letters from family friends. The letters were inherited by Dorothea Handel's daughter Minnie and contributed to the German Heritage in Letters project by Minnie Schuhmacher's great-granddaughter Linda Stauf. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Destination Defines the geographic location to which a given document was sent. [GHI-created element] Bretten, Germany Translation A translation of the original document's text into English. Rome, 1 May 1872 Dear Father and Grandfather, Your so long wished for letter has finally arrived. It brought with it the sad news that our Cousin Ludwig lost his two sons and he himself has died. Now only you and your two sisters remain in Notingen. I am also sorry that Konrad Wals died and also Hoerd. We gave Konrad authority [power of attorney?] to take care of you as he would his own father and to give you everything you need. He wrote that you are selling your land in Hochberg and want to pay for emergency items, doctor, pharmacy, and household costs. Secondly, he wrote that you are auctioning your household goods and will keep only what you need and he wrote that he will help you where he can. And see to it as good as possible that all goes well. To my and Peter’s horror no one took care of you, protected you, and took you, in word and deed, in hand. Pfui, the shame [scandal?]-dich jedem Schicksal preisgeben. I had trust in Konrad to take care of you as a brother. Peter and I would not have inquired about your wants as long as you had no needs and worries. I would not have asked what fell to me in the distribution [of a will; or, proceeds from sale of property?]. I wanted you to be the unlimited master as before. I wrote you 4 ½ years ago that you should come to us [join us], we want to pick you up. Konrad Wals wrote back that the money we would need for the trip should be sent to you and we should stay at home; you wanted to spend your old days in peace and quiet.  So we were enraged and felt really [disturbed?]. Do you believe that is not painful. I, the only child, who wanted to do my duty toward you as is proper. And he wrote that you wanted to live your life in peace and quiet. Did you believe that we lead a colorful [in a negative sense] life and fight all day. No, and again, no – there are problems here and there but when a discussion [quarrel?] came up you would never have heard anything about it. And another thing you perhaps thought, that we could not support you. You are wrong there too [are mistaken?] We had it tough in the early years. Peter often worked from 3:00 am until 10:00 pm, but not for nothing. The dear Lord granted his blessings to all [every endeavor?]. What people say in Germany is not true, that you don’t have to work in America, the women not at all. Believe it, he who does not work has nothing and can go begging. We have had to work hard as we would have had to do in Germany; naturally, our work was well paid. It’s your own fault that you have had to put up with so much. Too often you listened to other people and didn’t trust us. I cried day and night with pain in my heart, it hurt so much that you didn’t want to come to me because Konrad wrote I should leave you in peace about coming to America. I thought you would get married again and I had no qualms with that, but to let you live alone in trouble and sorrow is not to be pardoned of Mr. Konrad Wals that he should have said, “Go to your own people who will watch out for you and take care of you (instead he wrote that he would take care of you, some taking care of!) Now we will have no peace until one of us is with you. If only you had written sooner. Employment for a worker last winter was bad. Father [i.e., Peter Schuhmacher] was out of work for four months. In October 1871 we got a little daughter. Luise was 6 ½ years old when the baby came, and our sons were full of joy. The child was baptized Mina. When I come I will bring the baby with me; however, I worry the child will get sick on the [ocean?]. Peter wouldn’t be easily able to leave here because the hay harvest is coming. We could arrange everything, but to harvest 20 Morgen<a href="#_ftn1">[1]</a> of hay is no fun and since my last child I can’t work very much; my back hurts so much. And if I come, you may not do whatever you want-you may not-you must realize that you are mine-and go with me. Don’t think you are coming to a foreign land, you can, indeed, come to us and everything would be fine. All your life you worry and don’t believe that God is everywhere. You doubting Thomas; must you see everything before you believe it. Would I, as your child, ask you to join us if I knew you wouldn’t be [happy?] with us? Mother was stiff-necked – you must read Ruth. You shouldn’t always be [?] – we have churches and schools here. You wouldn’t lack for anything. Why do you cling to the earthly. God provides for the earth but also sends crosses for us to bear when necessary for our betterment. So hurry up. You must travel. I won’t come for nothing. When I have you in my arms. With God’s help I’ll bring you to my own. Our oldest sons and Peter will pick us up in New York. Look for someone to buy your things. You can arrange for payment over 5 years. But be certain either I will come or Peter. I will note all those who have been good to you. We salute all your friends and acquaintances, give them my best and thanks for all they have done for you. Your loving daughter and son – Johann Georg – [Marie?] Luise, Mina  send their heartfelt best. Peter Schumacher Dorothea Schumacher Heartfelt greetings to all <a href="#_ftnref1">[1]</a> About 13+ acres. Translator The name of the translator of the original document into English. Philip H. Stressel Transcriber The name of the transcriber of the original document. Jamie Staengel and Barbara Baeuerle Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Audience A class of entity for whom the resource is intended or useful. Gottfried Handel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1872-05-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rome, New York Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, May 1, 1872 [1 of 2] Description An account of the resource Letter from Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) to Gottfried Handel, May 1, 1872 [1 of 2]. See also <a href="https://germanletters.org/items/show/245" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the other letter</a> Dorothea Schuhmacher wrote to her father the same day. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, May 1, 1872 [2 of 2], p. 1 https://germanletters.org/files/original/98f6b4f9bbda2938897b15e5da345757.jpg 74fb98566e970dd0123c71e2fed11c44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, May 1, 1872 [2 of 2], p. 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Linda Stauf Description An account of the resource This collection centers on Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher, who was originally from Bretten in Baden-Württemberg and immigrated to the United States in 1855 with her husband Peter Schuhmacher; the couple eventually settled near the town of Rome in central New York state. The collection includes letters exchanged between Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher and her father Gottfried Handel and other letters from family friends. The letters were inherited by Dorothea Handel's daughter Minnie and contributed to the German Heritage in Letters project by Minnie Schuhmacher's great-granddaughter Linda Stauf. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Destination Defines the geographic location to which a given document was sent. [GHI-created element] Bretten, Germany Translation A translation of the original document's text into English. Rome, 1 May 1872 Dear Father, There are a couple of things I forgot to tell you, and I also should let you know that I am experiencing some hard times because I am always so sickly. I have been lying in bed for months. We have also had many expenses, and over the last seven years have lost nearly 1,000 Dollars. Six years ago, we had a terrible storm: houses, barns, trees, all were brought down, and after the wind came the torrential rains. Three feet of rain fell, in some places four feet. It was the Saturday before Trinity Sunday. Last year, in ’71, we had ice an inch thick in the creek on the morning of June 16. Everything - grass, beans, potatoes, all of the corn - froze over much of this region. We had sowed twice, and the fields were in full bloom, but oh dear, this thwarted our progress. We have lost as much as your entire property would be worth if you sold it at a good price. Two years ago we lost two horses in one night. Three years ago, five dairy cows and cattle. This winter, six pigs, two bulls, and one ram.<a href="#_ftn1">[1]</a> We’ve really felt this, and it is hard. Peter is depressed, I always try to console him. He thinks all is lost. I have been worried, too, but don’t show it, and instead say to him: “No souls have been lost”, and “Poland isn’t lost yet.”<a href="#_ftn2">[2]</a> When we come into the barn in the morning and find a dead animal, I tell him to be grateful for what we still have, and he is often angry with me and tells me I am careless and forget that he is going bankrupt.  Then I tell him “You are Job.<a href="#_ftn3">[3]</a> You will reap twice what you have lost.” Dear Father, this past winter we also lost a horse with a foal. This one used to kick a lot during harnessing and unharnessing, sometimes even kick the wagon. So the shock wasn’t too terrible. The others, two years ago, were so gentle that even a child could harness them and ride them. Georg and Luise are often in the fields without me even knowing about it, and then they suddenly come trotting or galloping into the farm yard. Once Luise was on the horse when a passing locomotive pulled the whistle as the train was approaching town. The horse ran off with the child on his back. She was four years old. Everyone ran after them. The horse reached a 5 feet high fence and was going to jump it with the child. Luise hopped off by herself, because she figured she might fall otherwise. The horse went on to leap over the fence. Oh how thankful I was to press my child against my chest! We always have reason to complain and also reason to be thankful. As far as Faber is concerned, I will deal with it when I come. I don’t think revenge is a sin; if they had treated you well, I would have let a lot go. You could have come to be with us a long time ago. We have all you need and more that often remains in the field. Farm laborers are hard to come by, and domestic servants are expensive. We do all the work ourselves. Last year we bought a nice harvest machine, and we have plows that will first plow for the potatoes and corn, and then can be adjusted to plant potatoes, and anything else one needs. It can then also be used to pull up the potatoes so that everything is on the ground ready for picking up. This year we have twelve dairy cows, two horses, one pair of oxen, and five head of cattle. During the summer it is nearly impossible to get away, but we must do it, so expect us soon. Remember, A Mighty Fortress is Our God, and all our hope lies in Him. I close now with many greetings from all of us here, in the Name of God, and pray for God’s protection for all of us. Your loving children and grandchildren! G. Schuhmacher We will arrive shortly after, or even before, the power-of-attorney, because the power-of-attorney has to go to New York first to be completed. I will write to Kirlach that it is coming, and ask what they are doing. <a href="#_ftnref1">[1]</a> The original clearly says “Hummel”, which is a bumblebee. Presumably she meant “Hammel,” which means ram. <a href="#_ftnref2">[2]</a> This German idiom stems from the Polish national anthem, and is used in the sense of “not all is lost.” <a href="#_ftnref3">[3]</a> “Du bist Hiob,” biblical, meaning: you are the bearer of bad news. Translator The name of the translator of the original document into English. Ute Brandenburg Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Audience A class of entity for whom the resource is intended or useful. Gottfried Handel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1872-05-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rome, New York Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Schuhmacher to Gottfried Handel, May 1, 1872 [2 of 2] Description An account of the resource Letter from Dorothea Schuhmacher to her father, Gottfried Handel, May 1, 1872 [2 of 2]. See also <a href="https://germanletters.org/items/show/244" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the other letter</a> Dorothea Schuhmacher wrote to her father the same day. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stauf_0008 Stauf_1872-05-01-B Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 Language A language of the resource German Type The nature or genre of the resource letter 1870-1879 English available untranscribed https://germanletters.org/files/original/f526918d97d55efd7a7da9272e0f6b26.jpg 5a3f98fc3be26ce5205b6857b902fda3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friederike Haussman to Dorothea Schuhmacher, August 23, 1872, pp. 1 [right side] and 4 [left side] https://germanletters.org/files/original/6260db282d9e8288aba3e1b91044f333.jpg 6cb0c1168588906234251495c16efbc8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friederike Haussman to Dorothea Schuhmacher, August 23, 1872, pp. 2 [left side] and 3 [right side] Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Linda Stauf Description An account of the resource This collection centers on Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher, who was originally from Bretten in Baden-Württemberg and immigrated to the United States in 1855 with her husband Peter Schuhmacher; the couple eventually settled near the town of Rome in central New York state. The collection includes letters exchanged between Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher and her father Gottfried Handel and other letters from family friends. The letters were inherited by Dorothea Handel's daughter Minnie and contributed to the German Heritage in Letters project by Minnie Schuhmacher's great-granddaughter Linda Stauf. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Destination Defines the geographic location to which a given document was sent. [GHI-created element] Rome, New York Translation A translation of the original document's text into English. Nürtingen, 23 August 1872 Eternally Dear Friends, Dear Dorothe, I have to put some thoughts to you in writing. The time with you was too short for us to talk about this and that; I could have told you so much more, and poured out my heart to you. I can tell you that my first thought, upon seeing you again, was that you are like a genuine sister to me. But now you were taken from me again, and where to - into the big wide world, perhaps never to see me again. I see your child, your father, and you, my dear Dorothe, before my eyes day and night. I am so worried about your journey and safe arrival at your loved ones, I wish I could witness the joy of your reunion, that is such a blessing. I wish I could see my loved ones again, so the world wouldn’t seem so harsh to me, if I have to be here anyway. The Lord just took my loved ones from me, but I hope to see them soon over there.<a href="#_ftn1">[1]</a> Dear Dorothea, since you were telling me about America, and that you thought I would like it there, please write to me, when you have settled in again, and tell me the whole truth - not that I would end up having it worse over there than here. Life is challenging here because my house is expensive and so I have to pay a lot. I could not buy my father’s house as it would have been too much of a burden. So I have to work hard all year and am not able to get ahead. The possibility of leaving Germany is therefore a consideration for us, and we could come to you.  But you must first speak with you dear husband, and carefully think it through, just as we will. If it is God’s will, we will be reunited. If only I didn’t already have so many children, it wouldn’t be so difficult. I will trust in God’s guidance. Dear Dorothea, take good care of your father. You won’t have him for that much longer, so do your duty as his child, and you will have peace. I did my duty to my father and took care of him all by myself. During those three years, you never would have known that he had three other children. They didn’t make an appearance until it was time for the inheritance. If it had been up to them, I would have received nothing. This was mostly the opinion of my Seigler family members. I would rather be poor and honest; the Lord does not abandon those who serve him. My only remaining wish is that you may arrive at home in good health and happiness. I wish you the best of luck; may God protect you and keep you healthy on your journey, and be with you until you make it home to your loved ones for your joyful reunion. Many greetings also from my husband and Rukele, to your family, whom you miss even more than we do, especially your dear husband, please send him my regards. Best wishes to you, from you friend Friederike Haussmann, and may we see each other soon. Do not delay in having a photograph taken, mainly because of your father. Please write soon so we no longer need to worry. I am worried about you and whether you will still receive this letter. My address is Karl Haussmann Weaver in the Strohgasse Nürtingen. Don’t forget me, and please forgive my messy writing, it was done in a hurry. <a href="#_ftnref1">[1]</a> It is not quite clear whether she is referring to deceased family, or perhaps emigrants. Translator The name of the translator of the original document into English. Ute Brandenburg Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Friederike Haussman Audience A class of entity for whom the resource is intended or useful. Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1872-08-23 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Nürtingen, Germany Description An account of the resource Letter from Friederike Haussman to Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher), August 23, 1872. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stauf_0010 Stauf_1872-08-23 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 Language A language of the resource German Title A name given to the resource Friederike Haussman to Dorothea Schuhmacher, August 23, 1872 Type The nature or genre of the resource letter 1870-1879 English available untranscribed https://germanletters.org/files/original/df28af9765dcc24cca507415ab754b6b.jpg b4bccd9699bb5618929515549b53684c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gottfried Handel to Dorothea Schuhmacher, Feb. 6, 1868, p. 1 https://germanletters.org/files/original/ad15dd1ef7a0679b88ddec11db6d76db.jpg 3267533c25f25b713ea99c538aec8f0a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gottfried Handel to Dorothea Schuhmacher, Feb. 6, 1868, p. 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Linda Stauf Description An account of the resource This collection centers on Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher, who was originally from Bretten in Baden-Württemberg and immigrated to the United States in 1855 with her husband Peter Schuhmacher; the couple eventually settled near the town of Rome in central New York state. The collection includes letters exchanged between Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher and her father Gottfried Handel and other letters from family friends. The letters were inherited by Dorothea Handel's daughter Minnie and contributed to the German Heritage in Letters project by Minnie Schuhmacher's great-granddaughter Linda Stauf. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Destination Defines the geographic location to which a given document was sent. [GHI-created element] Rome, New York Translation A translation of the original document's text into English. Bretten, 6 February 1868. St. Dorothy’s Feast Greetings to all of you in the name of God’s Fatherly Good Will. I take up my pen to write to you briefly, in sadness and pain. In early June your dear mother, my companion, became ill with a strong convulsive cough and intestinal fever. I was so busy taking care of her, every two hours food, medication, washing handkerchiefs and drying bedding, that I had no time to cook for myself, and barely had time to grab a piece of bread to eat. I had to have others do all the work. Our dear mother spoke of you, and wanted me to beg you, in the name of God, and the Wounds of Holy Jesus, to raise your dear children in the way of Christ and the Holy Trinity. No one needs anything but this. I can’t write everything that she demanded. Later this year it will be nine years since your mother came down with the worst dysentry while harvesting potatoes. [She was sick for four months?] Then, on Candlemas, the joint sickness began, and she couldn’t do anything all summer. Two years ago, while carrying a basket of corn, she was run over by a [cart?] in the ditch, so she had more to suffer. Last winter, she had three bad fingers, and I had a swollen right arm, all the way from the armpit to the fingertips, which lasted for four months. This […?]<a href="#_ftn1">[1]</a> in my arm is still a consequence of the fire on St. Stephen’s Day 1832. I often had to eat with my left hand. For the fourth winter in a row, Mother struggled with the convulsive cough. Beginning in September it became consumption. Since August she had four episodes of swollen feet, and her lower abdomen was also swollen. Right before New Year, her feet and limbs suddenly swelled up hard overnight, it extended up to her chest, and it was often thought the end was near, around ten to twelve days before she died. She passed away under my hands and eyes, accompanied by prayers to God and the Savior, at 10 o’clock in the morning on 25 January, Conversion of St. Paul Day. The funeral was on 27 January at 10 o’clock. She herself often said that she was being treated like a royal person. I brought her whatever she wanted, and hardly a day passed without her getting plenty of good food. She often thanked us in tears, and asked the Dear Savior to reward us in Blessed Eternity. Konrad Walz brought me money every week, a total of 26 Gulden, and donations of about 6 Gulden. On January 30 the aldermen<a href="#_ftn2">[2]</a> assessed the household items, and I told them that Konrad Walz held power-of-attorney in your place. They led us to believe some things, so he allowed it, and I did too. The costs of employment have been high because of the freedom of occupation.<a href="#_ftn3">[3]</a> So I have to let them do with me as they want [illegible] as the time [illegible] [note in margin] Age 66 on 8 May! [new page] I also want to report that right now I cannot sell the land because there are delays of all sorts and only half could be paid out. Perhaps it will get better. If I need someone to work for me without boarding, I will have to pay a higher wage. Clothing items are better than in the year ’54. We lived humbly and had a clear conscience, but our dear mother was often too tolerant with other people. Often people would say to her, “you are being stupid, your daughter is gone, and the father soon, this is Satan and the Enemy.” It is true that for you it is better, but not so for me. Anyone who knows the situation and can see through it, recognizes this. So I beg you, as your human father, to write to me right away with your true intentions, whether you want to come back home or not. Our dear mother kept hoping there would be a letter, for my sake. Everytime, I gave her the answer that God’s gracious will shall be done, but it cannot be forced. To cross the ocean [for the 8th] costs money. I could write so much more. Please take this to heart. I send my greeting as father and grandfather. I can’t see any more, Johann Gottfried Handel <a href="#_ftnref1">[1]</a> Unclear; might translate as “general discomfort.” <a href="#_ftnref2">[2]</a> “Waisenrichter,” community members charged with assisting in estate and guardianship matters. <a href="#_ftnref3">[3]</a> Freedom of occupation became law in Baden in 1862. Translator The name of the translator of the original document into English. Ute Brandenburg Transcriber The name of the transcriber of the original document. Barbara Baeuerle Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gottfried Handel Audience A class of entity for whom the resource is intended or useful. Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-02-06 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Bretten, Germany Description An account of the resource Letter from Gottfried Handel to Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher), February 6, 1868. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stauf_0004 Stauf_1868-02-06 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 Language A language of the resource German Title A name given to the resource Gottfried Handel to Dorothea Schuhmacher, February 6, 1868 Type The nature or genre of the resource letter Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> Bretten den 6ten Februar 1868 am Dorothea Tag Gottes väterlicher guter wille zum Gruß an Euch alle. mit Schwermuth und Herzeleit Ergreife ich die Feder und Schreibe Euch so kurz es sein kann, anfangs Juni hätte sich die liebe Muter und Reiße Gefertin gelegt mit einem starken Krampf-huschten und Schleimfüber, ich hatte so viel mit ihr zu thun alle 2. Stund zu Essen Medicin und Naßtücher zu waschen Better zu Droknen Tag und nacht daß ich kaum Zeit hatte vor mich etwas kochen selten Zeit nur ein Stückchen Brod zu Esen ich Muste alles schafen laßen, die Liebe Muter hat sich oft ausgesprochen sie [?] Lest [/?] Euch uhm Gottes willen, uhm der Heiligen Jesu wunden willen Bietten, Eure Liebe Kinder Christlich zu erziehen auf sie hocheilige Dreyeinigkeit mehr Brauche kein Mensch - was sie befohlen hat kann ich nicht alles Schreiben, im Spätjahr sind es 9. Jahr her wo die L. Muter am Kartofel raus machen die Ruhr im höchsten Grad [4 words illegible] gehabt 4. Monat auf Lichtmeß Tag Hatt die [?] Glied [/?] Krankheit angefangen und Hatt den ganzen Sommer nichts thun können. Vor 2. Jahr kamm sie mit 1. Korb voll Welschkorn ganz am Graben unter ein wagen, da hat sie mehr zu klagen gehabt, vergangenen Wünter Hat sie 3 Böße Fünger gehabt und ich habe 4. Monat den Rechten arm von der Aksel an bis Füngergipfel Dickgeschwollen da ist Uhngemein fühl Uhnrath aus dem arm welches noch herkamm von dem Brand am Stephanstag 1832. ich mußte oft Eßen mit der Linken hand, schon 4. Winter Besonders Hatte die Muter mit dem Krampf-Husten Hard zu kämpfen, von Sept. an wurde eine Zehrung, von August an 4 mahl geschwolen Füß, der unterste Leib war aufgeschwollen, vor NeyJahr sind übernacht ihre Füße und Schnekel Hard geschwollen Bies es an die Brust kamm mann Glaubte oefters Jetz ging es aus mit Ihr 10 bies 12. Tag vor dem Ende; Sie ist Gottes und Heilands Bedürflich Betent Entschlafen unter meinen Händen und Augen den [underline] 25. Januar [/underline] am PaulibekerungsTag vormittags 10 Uhr beerdigt 27. 10 Uhr sie Hat oefters gesagt ich werde Behandel wie eine adliche Persohn ich habe ihr geholt was sie verlangte, und wonich sind Tage vergangen wo sie nicht mehr oder wenicher Reichlich Eßen bekommen hat, da hat Sie untertränen gedankt, der Liebe Heiland wolle es in der Seeligen Ewigkeit Belohnen, der Konrad Walz hat mir Jede Woche geld gebracht Summe 26. gulden und [?] Liebs [/?] gaben gegen 6 f. den 30 Jan. haben die Weisen=richter die Hausmobielien aufgenommen ich habe gesagt das Konrad Walz seyn Befolmächtigter Stadtdeiner so Haben manches [?] vorgeschey [/?] so Bies er es zu und ich auch - Aber die Uhnkosten sind groß seit der [word missing] Freyheit, so muß ich mit mihr anfangen laßen - was sie wollen [words missing] wie der Zeit her [the remainder of the page is not legible, torn or burnt or both] [left margin:] Bis 8 Mai 66 Jahr </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [new page] So will ich weiter kurz Berichten daß ich die äckerlein Jetz nicht Verkaufen kann den wirklich ist eine Stockung aller art nur die Helfte koennte Erloest werden, villeicht wird es wieder Beßer wenn ich Jemand Brauche zur arbeit ohne Kost so muß ich mehr Lohn bezahlen in Kleider stick sind wir Beßer als im Jahr 54. Wir haben ganz einfach gelebt und haben ein ruhich Gewießen doch ist die Liebe Muter gegen die Ihriche oft zu weichlich geweßen viel oefter zu ihr gesagt worden ihr seit nicht gescheidt Euer Meidle ist fort und der Vatter gleich es ist vom Leidichen Saatan und Feind es ist Wahrheit vor Euch ist es Beßer aber vor mich nicht. wer die Sache kennt und genau durch fürt kann es glauben so biette ich Euch als menschlicher Vatter ihr so gleich schreiben Euhre [illegible], ob ihr komen wolt oder nicht die Liebe Muter glaubte es wirde noch ein Tag kommen uhm meiner willen ich gab ihr Jedes mahl zur antwort was Gottes guter Gnädicher Wille Sey verzwingen Läst sich nicht, den zum 8. über das Meer kostet Geld, ich Hatte noch villes zu Schreiben nehmt dieses zu Herzen Ich grüße Euch alle Herzlich als Vatter und Großvater ich sehe nicht mehr Johann Gottfried Handel </div> 1860-1869 English available transcribed https://germanletters.org/files/original/532d1769886f52ea21c89e5f00042a8e.jpg 4577a0b13cde2983a981b49b0dff1df3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Linda Stauf Description An account of the resource This collection centers on Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher, who was originally from Bretten in Baden-Württemberg and immigrated to the United States in 1855 with her husband Peter Schuhmacher; the couple eventually settled near the town of Rome in central New York state. The collection includes letters exchanged between Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher and her father Gottfried Handel and other letters from family friends. The letters were inherited by Dorothea Handel's daughter Minnie and contributed to the German Heritage in Letters project by Minnie Schuhmacher's great-granddaughter Linda Stauf. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Destination Defines the geographic location to which a given document was sent. [GHI-created element] Lewis County, New York Translator The name of the translator of the original document into English. Ute Brandenburg Translation A translation of the original document's text into English. Bretten, 13 May 1858 Dear Dorothea! By request of your Mother, I take up my pen to write to you of my opinion and our wishes. Because you are so often sick, we all wish that you should be with us again, so we could be better able to help you and stand by your side. You could all live with us, and would certainly be happier than in America. Business in general is doing well here, and especially so in your husband’s profession. The Wöhrles are running a good business. The have installed a steam engine, and any locksmith looking for work can be employed there. They have often asked about your husband and whether he will be coming back. They pay good wages because there is so much work to do, since most of the local locksmiths have died. You wouldn’t have to worry about firewood, lodging, and food, as you would have all of that with your parents. Your husband would easily find acceptance because there is so much to do for a locksmith. If one needs work done by a locksmith, one sometimes has to wait longer than six months. Locksmith Leonhart works all year with five apprentices and still can’t catch up. So don’t you and your husband delay and come here as soon as you can, so your Mother can find peace. You shouldn’t procrastinate; your mother had an apparition from which she learned that she will see you again. Transcriber The name of the transcriber of the original document. Ute Brandenburg Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gottfried Handel Audience A class of entity for whom the resource is intended or useful. Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-05-13 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Bretten, Germany Description An account of the resource Letter from Gottfried Handel to Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher), May 13, 1858. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stauf_0002 Stauf_1858-05-13 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 Language A language of the resource German Title A name given to the resource Gottfried Handel to Dorothea Schuhmacher, May 13, 1858 Type The nature or genre of the resource letter Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Bretten den 13ten May 1858 Liebe Dorothea! Im Auftrag Deiner Mutter ergreife ich die Feder Dir meine Meinung und unsere Wünsche zu schreiben. Weil Du meistentheils krank bist, so wünschen wir alle, daß Du wieder bei uns wärest, damit wir Dir eher helfen und beistehen könten. Dir hättet alle bei uns zu leben und es thät euch giwiß besser gefallen als in Amerika. Die Geschäfte gehen wirklich hier ganz gut und am allerbesten das Handwerk Deines Mannes. Die Wöhrler haben wirklich ein ganz gutes Geschäft, den sie haben eine Dampfmaschine eingerichtet, und es mag ein Schlosser kommen wan er will so wird er bei Ihnen eingestellt und sie haben auch schon oft nach Deinem Mann fragen lassen ob er bald kommt, den sie geben einen großen Lohn weil sie viel zu schaffen haben, denn es sind hier die meisten Schlosser gestorben. Für Holz, Loschie und Nahrung hättet Ihr nicht zu sorgen denn das hättet Ihr alles bei Deinen Eltern. Angenommen thät Dein Mann leicht werden weil die Schlosser so viel zu schaffen haben, denn wenn man von einem Schlosser etwas gemacht haben will, so muß man länger wie ein halbes Jahr warten. Die Schlosser Leonhart arbeitet das ganze Jahr mit fünf Gesellen und kann doch nicht fertig werden. Saume also Du Dich mit Deinem Mann nicht und kommet so bald als möglich hieraus, daß Deine Mutter Ruhe hat. Dir brauchet Euch nicht säumen denn Deine Mutter hat eine Erscheinung gehabt, daß sie Dich wieder sieht. 1850-1859 English available transcribed https://germanletters.org/files/original/af45e61a5739f09d1b8177c1c63faaba.jpg e068bcf7e75a18e6c1a31e7d7fd198b4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Konrad Walz to Dorothea Schuhmacher, Feb. 3, 1868, p. 1 https://germanletters.org/files/original/eb7c7097924d0191c74ac4bd73180f28.jpg 11003bb32cb2b93117b4070ba9985ba4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Konrad Walz to Dorothea Schuhmacher, Feb. 3, 1868, p. 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Linda Stauf Description An account of the resource This collection centers on Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher, who was originally from Bretten in Baden-Württemberg and immigrated to the United States in 1855 with her husband Peter Schuhmacher; the couple eventually settled near the town of Rome in central New York state. The collection includes letters exchanged between Dorothea Handel Schuhmacher and her father Gottfried Handel and other letters from family friends. The letters were inherited by Dorothea Handel's daughter Minnie and contributed to the German Heritage in Letters project by Minnie Schuhmacher's great-granddaughter Linda Stauf. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Destination Defines the geographic location to which a given document was sent. [GHI-created element] Rome, New York Translation A translation of the original document's text into English. Bretten, 3 February 1868 Beloved Friends, May God’s grace and blessings be with you! We do hope you received our letter from mid-November 1867 in reasonable time. The friend we asked to handle the letter is reliable, and the address was correct, but to this day we have not received a response from you, although it would have meant so much to your dear mother when she was still alive. It was God’s will to call her into Eternity on Saturday, January 25th. She found grace, forgiveness, and absolution in the Blood of Jesus Christ. I saw it with my own eyes, and heard it with my own ears, as she spoke with great joy in her praise of the Lord. The worldly realm was no longer of importance to her. She only cared that she found absolution in the Blood of Christ, and that is how she passed on. She was cared for, as she often said herself, like a countess. Many good friends brought her the best things, so she wanted for nothing, and also in her care she did not lack a thing. During the last three weeks, your father had support from people who sat by her bedside, otherwise he would have been overwhelmed. I gave him some money that he needed. At this time it has added up to a little over 60 Gulden, due to the long stretch of time that included doctor’s visits, medication, household needs, and funeral expenses — not including the upcoming costs of your father’s arrangements; he is now a frail man. I am concerned about making sure he does not suffer any deprivation for the time he has no income. I know you would not want that. In all my decisions I am considering the duties and needs of all sides involved. I will contact you again when your father’s affairs have been brought in order. He is currently putting up for auction the things in his home that he no longer needs. If an interested party is found to purchase the fields at Hoberg at a decent price, he plans to sell them. From the proceeds he hopes to pay off his debt, and also some of the mortgage on the house. So we don’t request any money or support from you, but you must be patient – and no doubt will be, for the love of your father. I can’t promise you at this time that there will be anything left, for now. I do hope you will respond to this letter and let me know your thoughts on these matters. We don’t mean to place any blame on you. You will feel the pain of your mother not having heard from you – but rejoice, as she is blessed. You, too, should prepare yourself, with joy before your God, for the blessed reunion with her. Your father is devoting himself to the will of God and wants to renew his commitment to the ways of the Lord, and God surely will help him succeed. Times here are difficult, but God will help. Everyone else at my home is well. With heartfelt greetings to all of you, Your loving friends Your commissioner<a href="#_ftn1">[1]</a>, Konrad Walz <a href="#_ftnref1">[1]</a> Perhaps in the sense of an attorney, or a friend who has taken on the role of representative of the parents. Translator The name of the translator of the original document into English. Ute Brandenburg Transcriber The name of the transcriber of the original document. Barbara Baeuerle Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Konrad Walz Audience A class of entity for whom the resource is intended or useful. Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-02-03 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Bretten, Germany Title A name given to the resource Konrad Walz to Dorothea Schuhmacher, February 3, 1868 Description An account of the resource Letter from Konrad Walz to Dorothea Schuhmacher, February 3, 1868. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dorothea Handel (Schuhmacher) Family Letters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Linda Stauf collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stauf_0003 Stauf_1868-02-03 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 Language A language of the resource German Type The nature or genre of the resource letter Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> Bretten den 3ten Februar 1868 Vielgelibte Freunde! Gottes Gnade und Segn zum Gruß! Unsern Brief von Mitte November 1867 werdet Ihr wie wir hoffen, zu rechter Zeit erhalten haben denn der Freund der ihn zu besorgen übernahm ist gewissenhaft u die Adresse war genau, allein wir erhielten bis heute noch keine Antwort u es war uns doch so viel daran gelegen um Eurer l Mutter willen da Sie noch lebte. Jezt hat es Gott gefallen, Sie in die selige Ewigkeit abzurufen am Samstag den 25ten Januar. Sie hat Gnade u Vergebung u Reinigung gefunden im Blute Jesu Christi das habe ich mit meinen Augen gesehen u mit meinen Ohren aus Ihrem Munde gehöret der von Freude u Lob Gottes überflossen ist, Es war Ihr Alles in der Welt nicht mehr wichtig. Nur dieß Eine daß Sie im Blute Jesu jezt die Reinigung habe u bewahre u so ist Sie auch hinüber. - Versorgt wurde Sie wie Sie oft mit Danken sagte wie eine Gräfin. Viele gute Freunde brachten die besten Sachen so daß Nie nichts fehlte u auch in der Pflege fehlte Ihr Nichts. Gegen Letzt die 3 lezten Wochen ward Euer Vater mit Wachen unterstützt sonst wäre er unterlegen Ich gab Ihm Geld was Er brauchte. Es wird nun bereits etwas über 60 f belaufen was es bis jezt kostete die lange Zeit über mit dem Arzt, Arznei, häusliche Bedürfnisse, Beerdigungskosten - ohne was die Theilung jezt aufs Neue kostet, dazu ist Euer Vater jezt ein gebrechlicher Mann, da ich es auch auf meinem Gewissen liegen habe daß Er an seiner Nothdurft nicht Mangel leide zur Zeit wo Er Nichts verdienen kann Ich weiß das ist auch Euer Sinn u Wille nicht. Ich handle in Allem nach Pflicht u Gewissen gegen jede Seite. Ich werde Euch zur Zeit wieder benachrichten, wenn die Sache in Ordnung gestellt ist. Euer Vater versteigert jezt die Sachen die er im Haus nicht braucht u später wenn ein ordentlicher Liebhaber sich zeigt der einen annehmbaren Preiß zahlt hat Er im Sinn vor der Hand den Aker in Hoberg zu verkaufen, womit Er dann gedenkt alle diese Schulden zu bezahlen u auch noch Etwas an der Hausschuld Wir wollen also Nichts von Euch kein Geld oder Unterstüzung; aber Ihr müßt auch Gedult haben - u werdet sie auch haben, für jezt um Eures l Vaters willen </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [new page] Ich kann Euch vor der Hand Nichts versprechen das übrig wäre; für jezt. Ich hoffe Ihr werdet doch auf diesen Brief uns Antwort ertheilen u Euch deutlich aussprechen wie Eure Gesinnung ist. Wir wollen Euch keinen Vorhalt machen Es wird Euch selber weh thun daß Eure l Mutter Nichts mehr von Euch hörte - doch - freuet Euch - daß Ihr glauben dürft daß Sie selig ist u befleißiget auch Ihr Euch vor Gott Euch von Herzen zu einem selgen Wiedersehen vorzubereiten Euer Vater ergibt sich in den Willen Gottes u wird sich aufs Neue ernstlicher bekehren u an die Kinder Gottes anschließen. Gott hilft Ihm gewiß voll durch Er kann sich schicken u begnügen lassen u kann auch noch etwas arbeiten Die Zeit ist jezt hart bei uns - doch Gott hilft dennoch durch. Wir Ubrige in meinem Hause sind gesund. Wir grüßen Euch Allesamt herzlich u verbleiben Eure Euch herzlich liebende Freunde Euer Bevollmachter Konrad Walz </div> 1860-1869 English available transcribed