Zygmuś, Semi, Abraszka, Hanka, Aronek
When the orphans began pining for the good old days at summer camp Rózyczka (the last time there was Summer 1940), Korczak thought of the patch of green he had noticed in the garden of the All Saints Church. Deciding that the priest might respond to an appeal from children to play there, he helped little Sami compose a letter-a poignant document:
We kindly request the Reverend Father to grant us permission to come a few times to the church garden on Saturday mornings, early if possible (6:30-10 AM).
We long for a little air and greenery. It is stuffy and crowded where we are.
We want to get to know and make friends with nature. We shall not damage the plants.
Please don't refuse us.
Zygmuś, Semi, Abraszka, Hanka, Aronek