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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 writing a letter, requesting your ancestors' records. | Use '''Sample letter A''' as a guide to writing a letter, requesting your ancestors' records. Consider including an international bank draft. | ||
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. | |||
Don't forget to add your own address! | |||
Please note the following when writing your letters:<br> | Please note the following when writing your letters:<br> | ||
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Dear Sir/Madam: | Dear Sir/Madam: | ||
I | I am looking for information about my ancestor that was born in Slovenia. | ||
Name:<br>Date and place of birth:<br>Date and place of marriage:<br> | Name:<br>Date and place of birth:<br>Date and place of marriage:<br> | ||
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If your ancestor was NOT Catholic, you should write to the Archives of Slovenia, following '''Sample letter B'''. Don't forget to include his/her religious affiliation. It is possible that the record is unavailable, and they might be willing to point you in the right direction.<br> | If your ancestor was NOT Catholic, you should write to the Archives of Slovenia, following '''Sample letter B'''. Don't forget to include his/her religious affiliation. It is possible that the record is unavailable, and they might be willing to point you in the right direction.<br> | ||
Again, consider sending an international bank draft to pay for return postage (see above under "Use Sample letter A"). Don't forget to add your own address! <br> | |||
=== Religions<br> === | === Religions<br> === | ||
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