Early this morning, we received our Dresden mail: three Apologetes, Brother Becker’s letter, Tante Sophie’s, one from Tante Richen, one from Miss Hunt and yours of the 27. Of course, we were happy. Alfred and Robert called for us, and … Continue reading →

Editor’s note: Hermann gave himself a day off from chronicling Jacoby doings—was the day too full of adventure or lacking any at all? Chances are we’ll never know. 

This has been a fine day with us. We took train at 10 o’clock and went to Mariaschein and in to cousin Minna’s maiden home, where we had a fine dinner. She has all the old household goods of her … Continue reading →