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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. Then send it to the archive of the republic or the autonomous province in which your ancestor’s place of birth is presently located (addresses are listed following the sample letters) | Use '''Sample letter A''' as a guide to write a letter asking where the records are located. Then send it to the archive of the republic or the autonomous province in which your ancestor’s place of birth is presently located (addresses are listed following the sample letters). | ||
Consider using an international bank draft. | |||
Please note the following when writing your letters: | 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. 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 using '''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. Again, consider sending an international bank draft. | |||
Please note the following when writing your letters: | |||
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