Kalman Bergman was a prisoner of the Russians during World War I. He was imprisoned in Vladivostok, Siberia, where he eventually fell ill and died.
He kept in touch with his cousin Yehuda Mittman, who sent him money and food parcels.
There are a total of fifteen letters made available by Brian Heller, and one of these is on the Baligrod website's "Other Information" section (pages four and five), here (image), and here (text).
Dear Cousin Mittman,
I am, thank G-D, in good health. Today I received from you 15 rubles.
Please write more often. I haven't heard from my parents in 3 months.
Bergman Kalman
Greetings to Cousins Meller and Dymm and Uncle Blank and all relations.
12/26/1916
I'm well and expect the same for you. If you have any news from your dear wife and how is she please tell me.
How are you? There's nothing special about me to say. I earn enough that I can eat (live).
I think in August I may be with you. But you will have to get for me the passports (traveling papers). I ask you and all the relations to help with the passport. If you agree to that please write to me! Send the money to the American Consulate in Vladivostok. I think I sent you my photograph already.
Please write to me an answer. Please also write about your wife.
K. Bergman
Kisses and greetings for all relations.
Yokahama Savings Bank
120 ???
Draft to Kalman Bergman
Vladivostok
06/21/1921
