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''[[Germany Genealogy|Germany]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Letter Writing Guide''' {{Germany-sidebar}} | ''[[Germany Genealogy|Germany]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Letter Writing Guide''' {{Germany-sidebar}} | ||
Your letter should include: | |||
*The date (at the top) | *The date (at the top) | ||
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*A brief introduction | *A brief introduction | ||
*Biographical information about your relative | *Biographical information about your relative | ||
*A short, specific, genealogical request | *A short, specific, genealogical request | ||
*Referral request(s) | *Referral request(s) | ||
*A comment about payment | *A comment about payment | ||
*Closing remarks | *Closing remarks | ||
*Your signature | *Your signature | ||
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The following English-to-German translations will help you compose your letter. Read the sentences in English and choose those that best express what you want to say. Be sure that your sentences are arranged logically. You may want to write your letter first in English using the following sentences, then replace the sentences with their German translations. However you proceed, make sure you type or neatly print your letter and, when necessary, add any diacritical marks and special characters (such as ä, ö, ü, ß) using your computer's wordprocessing program or a pen. | The following English-to-German translations will help you compose your letter. Read the sentences in English and choose those that best express what you want to say. Be sure that your sentences are arranged logically. You may want to write your letter first in English using the following sentences, then replace the sentences with their German translations. However you proceed, make sure you type or neatly print your letter and, when necessary, add any diacritical marks and special characters (such as ä, ö, ü, ß) using your computer's wordprocessing program or a pen. | ||
Do not use this guide as the letter itself! That might insult the recipient and lessen the chance of a reply. | |||
==How to Address the Envelope == | |||
[http://postalcode.globefeed.com/Germany_Postal_Code.asp '''Click here''' ]for postal code help | |||
For a Catholic Parish: <br> | For a Catholic Parish: <br> | ||
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::(Insert street address, if known.)<br> | ::(Insert street address, if known.)<br> | ||
::(Postal Code) (Name of Locality)<br> | ::(Postal Code) (Name of Locality)<br> | ||
::GERMANY<br> | ::GERMANY, AUSTRIA, or SWITZERLAND <br> | ||
For a Protestant Parish: <br> | For a Protestant Parish: <br> | ||
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::(Insert street address, if known.)<br> | ::(Insert street address, if known.)<br> | ||
::(Postal Code) (Name of Locality)<br> | ::(Postal Code) (Name of Locality)<br> | ||
GERMANY, AUSTRIA, or SWITZERLAND <br> | |||
For a Civil Registration Office: <br> | For a Civil Registration Office: <br> | ||
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::(Insert street address, if known.)<br> | ::(Insert street address, if known.)<br> | ||
::(Postal Code) (Name of Locality)<br> | ::(Postal Code) (Name of Locality)<br> | ||
::GERMANY<br> | ::GERMANY or AUSTRIA<br> | ||
::An das Zivilstandsamt<br> | |||
::(Insert street address, if known.)<br> | |||
::(Postal Code) (Name of Locality)<br> | |||
::SWITZERLAND<br> | |||
=== Writing Dates === | === Writing Dates === | ||
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=== Payment | === Payment === | ||
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