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153. To Ilse Einstein
[Bad] Nauheim. [On or before 23 September 1920]
Dear Ilse,
Thank you for everything. You are a diligent, good
daughter.[1]
Accept on my
behalf at the federation of public observ[atories]. Topic: Physical foundations of
the theory of
relativity.[2]
Tomorrow is the last day of the scientific convention here
(for
me).[3]
It was magnificent in Kiel, less so
here.[4]
Mama also came here
today.[5]
Enjoy yourselves. Greetings to both of you, also to
Anna[6]
from your
Albert.
Forgive the postage surcharge. I’m in a hurry.
Greetings to the
grandparents.[7]
I’ll write everyone when I have more peace.
154. To Ilse and Margot Einstein
[Bad] Nauheim [24 September 1920]
Dear Children,
Else sends her apologies. She’s in bed with
hemorrhages.[1]
The nerves are also
somewhat stressed, in part from the agitation about the L[enard] affair, which sets
my colleagues in hefty
motion.[2]
Now she must have absolute quiet and be alone
as much as possible. Then she’s traveling to Stuttgart, if it doesn’t improve quickly,
to Ernst Levi’s
sanatorium.[3]
When someone goes on traveling. . .
.[4]
I hope we
can go to Hechingen as
well.[5]
Kisses from your
Albert.
155. To Hendrik A. Lorentz
Hechingen (Southern Germany). [After 25 September
1920][1]
Highly esteemed Mr. Lorentz,
Your detailed
letter[2]
moved me very
much.[3]
Especially your offer regarding
a translation into the English language. That American award was already known
to
me.[4]
The founder sent me the announcement himself. I must confess, though,
that I immediately decided not to take part in this competition. First, because I do
not like to dance around the golden calf, and second, I have so little talent for this
kind of dance that it would be hard for me to earn applause for it. Besides, I do not
have any actual worries at all about a lack of money. If it ever becomes absolutely