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Personal Letters


In the study of genealogy every person is important and the documents produced and supplied by them are an essential part of it. This study also brings emphasis on personal letters, as these letters might contain invaluable data, which has the power to direct the flow of the study of genealogy. Personal letters narrate the facts about the situation of the society, condition of the person who writes the letters, a change in personal status, and many other important items like marriage, child birth, death etc.
Data available from personal letters is generally authentic and can enrich the study of genealogy. If the people concerned with the study are careful when they deal with what may include some sensitive material.