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132. From Benjamin N. Cardozo[1]
New York, 13 May 1921
Dear Professor Einstein,
I have been in Albany all week attending the sessions of my court; and on my
return this evening, I find your letter awaiting me—
I am honored by your invitation; but to my very great regret I am unable to accept
it. Circumstances which I cannot control make it impossible for me to be with you
on the evening of the
19th.[2]
With assurances of my interest and with thanks for your courtesy, I am very truly
yours,
Benjamin N. Cardozo.
Translator’s note: Original written in English.
133. From Paul M. Warburg
[New York,] 13 May 1921
Dear Prof. Einstein,
I hope you have safely returned and are fully satisfied with your stay in
Princeton.[1]
—I got a letter from Prof. Hibben, who wrote me how happy and sat-
isfied he himself was with the course of your stay at his
university.[2]
As concerns your invitation on the 19th inst. at Hotel Commodore to attend the
meeting with the purpose of discussing the Jewish University, I exceedingly regret
that it will not be possible for me to be present on that evening, as I already have
two other
engagements.[3]
But entirely disregarding this, my presence would be of
no use; on the contrary, I fear that, if at all, its effect would rather be to cool things
down. As I already told you on another occasion, I personally have the greatest
doubts relating to the Zionist plans and anticipate their consequences with genuine
consternation.[4]
The latest events here as well as in Palestine have strengthened my
conviction even
further.[5]
I hope to see you again soon and, with best wishes also to your spouse, I remain
ever faithfully yours,
Paul M. Warburg.