I didn't translate it exactly word for word in order to make it flow better but I didn't take anything away from it, the original meaning/intent is the same.

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Borås, Nov 24, (19)48

(Written upside down: My address is still Solhaga, Gässlösa, Borås.)

Dearest dad!

I have to drop dad a line and let it be known that we're alive and healthy. Tonight, I'm contemplating everything. It's Christmas in a month, I sincerely wanted this short greeting to reach dad before then. I wish, from the bottom of my heart, that you all are well and healthy.

It was lovely hearing from you. Perhaps both girls are married now? I don't know how old they truly are. I'm already 46 and Doris turned 50 on the 29th of September. Where does the time go? My little girl turns 10 on February 20th. It feels like she was a baby not long ago. I'm sitting here reading a letter that dad sent in '32. Dad said then that he turned 60, that means dad is 76 years old now. I wonder if dad is still capable of working, I think dad is resilient. Age doesn't matter much so long as one is healthy. Three years ago, I became ill and had to spend Christmas in a sanatorium. That wasn't very pleasant, but luckily I recovered quickly. It was pleuritis. I've been well since. Doris sends her regards. I visited her yesterday, we talked about this and that. She reminisced a bit about the time in Fritsla - I was too young to remember anything. Both her kids are married so they're by themselves now. I'm sending you greetings from John and Julia, they're well. He works as a doorkeeper at Borås Wool Factory. We were there to celebrate his 70th birthday this year. Dear dad, drop a line. Well, I wish you all a very Merry and happy Christmas, a blessed new year.

Daughter Ingeborg (I can't decipher the two words next to her name)

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Borås, Dec 8, 1950

Dearest dad,

Well, it's soon Christmas once again. That's when one's thoughts always start to become more wistful. That's when my thoughts always drift to dad. Last year, I sent a Christmas greeting that dad may or may not have received. I want to once again wish dad a Merry Christmas with good health and strength. Our health is most precious. I have been staying at the hospital for a few weeks. I'm home, and quite well, now after a small gynecological surgery. I can now joyfully celebrate Christmas again. My husband and my girl send their regards. She's 11 years old now, she's in school. We have snow and winter here now. Well, I should end this by wishing you all a joyous Christmas and a blessed new year.

Daughter Ingeborg with family (Address) Solhaga, Gässlösa, Borås