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RMS Titanic - letter to Carl Asplund, victim
RMS Titanic - Lillian Asplund Collection - a letter written in Swedish, dated Worcester, 28 February 1912, to Carl Asplund. I have received your letter today. I am glad you are coming to Worcester again. I will keep the work for you until you arrive, don't worry the position (post) is reserved for you. Write me a few lines when you will leave Sweden so I have time to have it arranged'. Sincerely, C.O. Johnson, 10 Lake Street. The letter was recovered from Mr Asplund's body
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Arranged Arrive Body Carl Coming Drowned Glad Johnson Leave Letter Lillian Lines Position Received Recovered Reserved Sweden Swedish Titanic Today Victim Worcester Worry Write Written Liner
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In this poignant photograph, a preserved and framed letter rests against a white background, its faded edges hinting at the passage of time. The letter, written in Swedish, bears the date "28 February 1912" and was addressed to Carl Asplund from C.O. Johnson at 10 Lake Street in Worcester. The contents of the letter are not revealed, but its message of reassurance and reservation of a position for Asplund is a poignant reminder of the human connections that existed aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The letter, part of the Lillian Asplund Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, was recovered from Asplund's body after the tragic sinking of the Titanic on 15 April 1912. The image transports us back to the early 1910s, a time when the world was still in awe of the magnificent ocean liner and the promise of transatlantic travel. The Titanic, with its White Star Line and star-studded deck, represented the height of luxury and progress. As we gaze at the letter, we are reminded of the human stories that unfolded on that fateful night. The letter's discovery adds a personal touch to the larger narrative of the Titanic disaster, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who sailed on the ship and the connections they forged before their tragic end. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human element of maritime history, and the enduring power of the written word to connect us across time and space.
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