8 2 V O L U M E 8 , D O C U M E N T S 3 8 5 a , 3 9 0 a
course, especially considering that I am convinced that her stay in the sanatorium
is entirely
purposeless.[11]
I hope you have recovered completely and are energetically back to
work.[12]
But
take care of yourself. We’ve simply reached that age when one substitutes dignity
for working energy. . . .
Cordial regards, yours,
Einstein.
Vol. 8, 385a. To Michele Besso
[Berlin,] 6 October 1917
Dear Michele,
On September 11 I already wrote to Miza and Zangger that Tete must be brought
back immediately to Zurich, because I cannot take the great expense upon myself
anymore.[1]
See that this happens immediately. I cannot see any other way because
of the imposition of heavy new tax burdens, and I am firmly convinced that this pre-
caution is exaggerated as
well.[2]
I’m not taking this step without having spoken
with specialists.–
I am feeling very well. Where is your institute supposed to be
located?[3]
Best
of luck to Vero on his
studies.[4]
I’ll try to send you the statutes if
possible.[5]
But
articles, etc., don’t make it abroad now anymore without a special
permit,[6]
so the
mailing might cause more trouble than running it down at libraries there. If you
can’t find the thing in Zurich, I’ll get a shipment permit.
Warm greetings, yours,
Albert.
See that Tete is taken home right away. I’m going to write Zangger as well.
Vol. 8, 390a. To Michele Besso
[Berlin,] 15 October 1917
Dear Michele,
Many thanks for your detailed news. Healthwise I’ve been very well; I haven’t
had another
attack.[1]
I feel very sorry for my wife. She seems to have a genuine
canker on the spinal cord, without hope of
recovery.[2]
It was right, in the end, that
you left Tete up
there.[3]
I’ll try to send Miza money for him. If it doesn’t work, I’ll