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Letters to America

Dear Addie,

It seems that my first letter home will be a good one. Nothing at home could compare to how large these American cities look like. When I left Germany, I watched you standing on the dock as the ship pulled out of the harbor. The ship ride here to America was probably the worst of everything that I’ve gone through. I’m now living in Pennsylvania, in a city called Philadelphia; the city is so large, that if you didn’t know where you were going, you’d easily get lost. Like I promised, I’m working very hard to earn money. When I save up enough, I’ll be sending enough to get you out of that war ridden country. We had enough problems before the war broke out, and now that I’ve got a good paying job, I know I can provide enough for us to start a family. I know for a fact that we will be much happier here.

My job pays very well. I’m earning just about a dollar a day here. I’ve been working in a slaughterhouse here; I know it’s not the best job in the world, but it’ll be enough to sustain us. Addie, I know you’ll be much happier here. We have so much more freedom, and it’s a great place to raise children. Expect the money to arrive soon. But I ask that you only bring some items from home, something of worth that could remind us of home when we feel troubled. I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Yours Truly,

Sven

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