Germany, 1943
JF-item: 416843
1943. Deutsches Reich. Letter to die Reichskanzlei des Führes, Berlin from the family Schäfer in Frankfurt with a request for mercy (Gnadengesuch) for the 75 year old mother Frau Jenny Sara Schäfer that was expected to go to the concentration camp KZ Theresienstadt. The letter mention that this are planned to be at the Führers birthday 20.4.43 and ask for mercy. The letter mention that the family are willing to give up the different pension and ration cards (Lebensmittelkarten, Kleiderkarte) if the Führer will show mercy and let their mother enjoy her last time of her life (Lebensabend) with the family.
The letter mention that she has no relation to Jews (Bexiehungen zum Judentum bestehen überhaupt nicht.)
Frau Jenny Sara Schäfer was in KZ Theresienstadt 18 months from 8.1.1944 to 2.7.1945.
Copy of the statement are included.
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