<< From: ToySchach@aol.com Subject: Re: [BW] Russ family of Stuttgart, 19th century Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:06:10 EST Yes you can write in English. No do not send a self-addressed envelope and an international reply coupon. Since you know her father name you can ask for a copy of the page from the Family Book showing 3 gererations of Bertha family. They are allowed to do this only for a direct ancester that is why you must say she is your great-grandmother. Keep the letter short. Kent In a message dated 2/10/2009 4:00:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, niamh343@earthlink.net writes: In a message dated 2/10/2009 11:44:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, niamh343@earthlink.net writes: >> Thanks very much, Kent, you have been a great help to me here! Best regards, Rebecca