My dear friend,

You will be very surprised at my writing. First, I shall introduce myself to you. I am a niece of yours, that is through Krejna's daughter². My dear friend, I very much regret that for so long a time we have been unable to write, though Uncle Meyer³ must surely have written to you about us. My dear friend, how are things with you? How is uncle, also you, my dear cousin? I write that it is high time we should get acquainted, for this is what is left from our mother, also from you, my dear, and also, my dear uncle, with your children. As our children are already grown up and now independent, you'll understand they desire to see something of the world. For this reason, my son⁴ will come to you on a visit, so I would ask you to expect him for he is, after all, your niece's son. I ask that you should not be annoyed at my request - you know, after all, that when one wishes to travel, then one turns to friends. I believe you will be with his arriving and that you will welcome him nicely. I thank you very much for everything and also await a visit from you. [You] will see and recognise (become acquainted) with your family. My son will tell you all the other news and I end my letter and wish all the best. Your niece with my sister, also the family. I believe that, this month, he will be with you and thank you, once again, with many wishes to all my cousins. Answer me very soon.