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The farewell letter of the Honvéd General, Károly Leiningen-Westerburg to his wife

1849-10-06

National Archives of Hungary

National Archives of Hungary
Budapest, Hungary

The farewell letter (written in German) of the Honvéd General, Károly Leiningen-Westerburg, which he wrote on the morning of his execution to his brother-in-law, Colonel Lipót Rohonczy, who was in captivity as well in the castle of Arad. This is Leiningen's last letter, as he wrote to his older brother and to his wife on the previous evening. In addition to farewells, he also provides practical instructions for his brother-in-law about his properties, and asks him and his family to support his widow.
Reference Nr.: HU MNL OL R 128 4. tétel, No. 3.

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  • Title: The farewell letter of the Honvéd General, Károly Leiningen-Westerburg to his wife
  • Date Created: 1849-10-06
  • Physical Dimensions: 138 x 222 mm
National Archives of Hungary

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