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Download a copy of the [ | Download a copy of the [http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/a/aa/LWGSpanish.pdf Spanish letter writing guide]. You may want to write for genealogical information from Spain or Latin America if you cannot find the records you need at the Family History Library. These instructions will help you prepare a letter requesting genealogical information from Spanish-speaking countries. Please note, however, that many records from Spain and Latin America have been microfilmed and are available through the Family History Library. Before you write for information, check the Family History Library Catalog to see if the records you need are available on microfilm. Also, check the records of surrounding towns and parishes to see if there are any other records which may help you. | ||
Letters written in Spanish have a greater chance of receiving a reply than those written in English. Spain has good response to correspondence, but receiving an answer may be difficult because of problems with the mail. In Latin America frequent mail strikes result in letters getting lost. | Letters written in Spanish have a greater chance of receiving a reply than those written in English. Spain has good response to correspondence, but receiving an answer may be difficult because of problems with the mail. In Latin America frequent mail strikes result in letters getting lost. | ||
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== '''RESEARCH BY MAIL''' == | == '''RESEARCH BY MAIL''' == | ||
Letters for genealogical information in Spanish-speaking countries will generally be written to a local Catholic parish, diocese, or archdiocese, or to local or central government archives.<br> | Letters for genealogical information in Spanish-speaking countries will generally be written to a local Catholic parish, diocese, or archdiocese, or to local or central government archives.<br>'''''Addressing Your Letter''''' | ||
Address your letter using one of the following formats: | Address your letter using one of the following formats: | ||
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'''''Catholic Priest''''' | '''''Catholic Priest''''' | ||
'''''<br>''''' | '''''<br>''''' | ||
'''''Bishop''''' | '''''Bishop''''' | ||
'''''<br>''''' | '''''<br>''''' | ||
'''''Archdiocese''''' | '''''Archdiocese''''' | ||
'''''<br>''''' | '''''<br>''''' | ||
'''''National, State, or University Archives''''' | '''''National, State, or University Archives''''' | ||
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When writing to a state archive or a local civil registration office, '''do not send money'''in your first letter. Request that they advise you of their fees and the best way to send money. | When writing to a state archive or a local civil registration office, '''do not send money'''in your first letter. Request that they advise you of their fees and the best way to send money. | ||
When writing to the local parish, send a donation of $5.00 to $10.00 and express a desire to make further donations as their services are needed. U.S. currency is most convenient for the recipient or you can send a cashier’s check from your local bank made payable to: Parroquia de (locality). It is advisable to tape your payment check or currency to the inside of the letter.<br> | When writing to the local parish, send a donation of $5.00 to $10.00 and express a desire to make further donations as their services are needed. U.S. currency is most convenient for the recipient or you can send a cashier’s check from your local bank made payable to: Parroquia de (locality). It is advisable to tape your payment check or currency to the inside of the letter.<br> | ||
== '''HOW TO WRITE A LETTER IN SPANISH''' == | == '''HOW TO WRITE A LETTER IN SPANISH''' == | ||
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''Do not use this guide as the letter itself!'' Doing so might insult the recipient and lessen the chance of a reply. | ''Do not use this guide as the letter itself!'' Doing so might insult the recipient and lessen the chance of a reply. | ||
<br> | <br>'''''Writing Dates''''' | ||
Write dates carefully. | Write dates carefully. | ||
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7 de abril de 1890 | 7 de abril de 1890 | ||
'''''<br>''''' | '''''<br>''''' | ||
'''''Names of the Months''''' | '''''Names of the Months''''' | ||
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<br>'''Greetings''' | <br>'''Greetings''' | ||
'''Introductions''' | |||
'''Biographical Information''' '''Genealogical Request''' | |||
''' | '''Referral Requests''' | ||
'''Payment''' | |||
'''Closing Remarks and Return Address''' | |||
'''Follow-up''' | |||
<br>''' | <br>'''EXAMPLE LETTER''' | ||
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