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In order to get genealogical information from Macedonia, it is necessary to determine where the records you need are located. To do this you first write to the archive to inquire where the records are. After receiving a reply you send a letter to the address given to you by the archive. It may be possible for you to get information by writing. However, you can expect to wait several months for a reply and it is also quite possible, that you will not receive an answer.  
In order to get genealogical information from Macedonia, it is necessary to determine where the records you need are located. To do this you first write to the archive to inquire where the records are. After receiving a reply you send a letter to the address given to you by the archive. It may be possible for you to get information by writing. However, you can expect to wait several months for a reply and it is also quite possible, that you will not receive an answer.  


Following are two sample letters to guide you in writing genealogical inquiries. Type or clearly print your letter using these sample letters as a guide.  
Following are two sample letters to guide you in writing genealogical inquiries. Type or clearly print your letter using these sample letters as a guide.  


Use '''Sample letter A''' as a guide to write a letter asking where the records are located. Include two International Reply Coupons in your letter to cover their postage costs in answering you. You can obtain International Reply Coupons at your post office. The answer should include the address of the archive or registry office where the records you need are located.  
Use '''Sample letter A''' as a guide to write a letter asking where the records are located.  


Upon receiving the needed address, use '''Sample letter B''' to write a letter to the place where the records are kept. Again include two International Reply Coupons.  
Ruesch International bank drafts. An easy and inexpensive way to send money from North America to Europe is to telephone Ruesch International Financial Services at 800-424-2923. Ask for an international bank draft for the equivalent of the amount in Euros or other local currency. There is a service charge. Have the check made payable to the organization. Ruesch will give you a transaction number to write on your payment check. Send the payment to:
 
Ruesch International Financial Services
 
700 11th Street NW
 
Washington, D.C. 20001-4507
 
When they receive your payment, Ruesch will promptly send you a foreign currency draft (check) that you can mail to Europe and other international locations outside of the United States.
 
The answer you receive after sending Sample letter A should include the address of the archive or registry office where the records you need are located.
 
Upon receiving the needed address, use '''Sample letter B''' to write a letter to the place where the records are kept.  


Please note the following when writing your letters:  
Please note the following when writing your letters:  
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=== Translation of Sample Letter A  ===
=== Translation of Sample Letter A  ===


Državen arhiv na Republika Makedonija<br>Grigor Prlichev 3<br>91000 Skopje<br>MACEDONIA<br>
Državen arhiv na Republika Makedonija<br>Grigor Prlichev 3<br>91000 Skopje<br>Republic of Macedonia<br>


Dear Sir/Madame:<br><br>My ancestor was born in Macedonia.<br><br>Name: <br>Birthdate: <br>Birthplace: <br>Religion: <br><br>I would like information about his (her) dates of birth and marriage. Also, I would like information about the parents of my ancestor. Please, could you inform me as to where I can obtain the requested information?<br><br>Respectfully yours,<br>
Dear Sir/Madame:<br><br>My ancestor was born in Macedonia.<br><br>Name: <br>Birthdate: <br>Birthplace: <br>Religion: <br><br>I would like information about his (her) dates of birth and marriage. Also, I would like information about the parents of my ancestor. Please, could you inform me as to where I can obtain the requested information?<br><br>Respectfully yours,<br>
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Respectfully yours,  
Respectfully yours,  


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