May 22, 2004 Dear Elli

I received the CD of Pics yesterday. I took a quick look and found them to be just perfect on my computer. I realize the value of this gift more than ever. The pictures of Alexanderhilf reminded me immediately of the sale of my great great grandfathers farm September 25, 1842 to Jacob Frey. (Teplitz Book) Very Sincerely, Les

September 13, 2004 Hi Elli,

I received your letter and Koblenz Attachment. I printed the Attachment for future reference. What a remarkable job of research. There are quite a few family and familiar names listed at the 1941 date. My grandparents rarely spoke of them. If they did, it was in German and I understood none of it. My parents always spoke in English and avoided any reference to Germany. I became more interested in the "why's" and "wherefore's" in later years mainly due to the interest of my mother in genealogy. I found it very fascinating. There are some loose ends on my wife's side. Her mother came to America when she was 10 years old from (according to her) Friedenstal. I have never been able to put the pieces together. Hopefully you can pick up the trail again in your quest. Very Gratefully Yours, Les

September 22, 2004 Hi Elli,

I can hardly lay your letter of 9-09-04 aside. I do think you have an account that would be of interest to myself and others. I would encourage you to write about your life for publication. History is seen quite different as the years go by. I had to see for myself in 1977 and 1982 a better glimpse of my Heimatland I am 75 years of age. I remember the rationing, doing a man's work at the age of 13 because there was such a labor shortage. I was born and raised on a grain farm in North Dakota. We had to shock and pitch bundles on the threshing crew.

It was my pleasure to meet you. Very Sincerely Yours, Lester G. Seibold