1 5 0 D O C U M E N T S 1 6 3 , 1 6 4 A P R I L 1 9 2 2 my last respects however, I was informed about it too late [and] Vienna was also too far away given my circumstances. Yes, indeed, we all are simply growing old now and have to make room for the youngsters. That is why my hour will soon strike too . . . My wife and I still feel relatively well for these times Wasti[6] is married and has been living in Spain since c. 15 years. He presently resides in Madrid. Our daughter Annita is likewise married since 3 years and lives in Hamburg. Both are doing well. It would give us much pleasure if we could see and greet you again sometime as well, after so many years. I read about your lectures in America, England, and Paris with great interest and wish you the best of success. Mr. Gehring, who had also been in the employ of your father Mr. Einstein in Munich for many years, lives here too and is working for Maffei Schwarzkopf.[7] In closing, I send you and your esteemed family my best regards and sign in the hope of seeing you again soon, as yours very sincerely, S. Kornprobst and spouse. 163. To Paul Ehrenfest [Berlin, 24 April 1922] Dear Ehrenfest, Thanks for the telegram.[1] I’m arriving Saturday, 11h56 in Amsterdam, which I hope is in time for the session.[2] For I don’t remember precisely at what time it starts. That was a good thought of yours. Cordial regards and looking forward to seeing you, yours, Einstein. Then we’ll write the piece about Hamilton’s works together.[3] 164. To Sebastian Kornprobst 24 April 1922 Dear Mr. Kornprobst,– It was a great pleasure for me to hear news about you, recently indirectly and now even directly, after such a long time and to hear that you and yours are doing well.[1] My mother died already 2 years ago in B[er]l[i]n just recently also Mrs. Ida Einstein in Italy.[2] Yesterday Robert E[instein], formerly Bubi, who lives in
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