A. Einstein ALS Re: "chemical Intervention...strong stimulus to secretory system" and Hitler "All
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A. Einstein ALS Re: "chemical Intervention...strong stimulus to secretory system" and Hitler "All this is the result of the Hitler-insanity, ... ruined the lives of all those around me" 1934
Albert Einstein autograph letter signed from 1934 during World War II to his first wife Mileva. In this personal letter, Einstein writes about Hitler-insanity that is ruining the lives of those around him, as well as care for his some scientific content about a "chemical intervention".
Datelined Princeton on 17 April 1934, German letter reads in full,
"Dear Mileva!
Your letter, which raises such a lovely feeling of hope, made me immensely happy. I read the articles closely, and it does not seem completely impossible that a successful result might be obtained through a chemical intervention such as this. It would simply constitute a strong stimulus to the secretory system created by a deficiency of sugar within the blood. However, we should not rush into this thing, we must wait until more experience has been gained.
I am enclosing a check for you to make it easier to pay the bank debts that have become due. I will also reimburse my sister for the expenses that accrue to her from Teitel's and the caregiver's visit. For now, I will not yet send periodical payments for the caregiver. I am strained so severely by the various acts of assistance that I have to restrict myself all around in the most extreme way. All this is the result of the Hitler-insanity, which has completely ruined the lives of all those around me.
Best greetings to you. Your
A."
We feel he may have signed with initial only to avoid any trouble or Identification, since he was complaining about Hitler. Only weeks before this letter the German government banned Jews from membership in the German Labor Front. Because membership in the German Labor Front was mandatory for wage laborers and salaried employees, this decree effectively deprived Jews of the opportunity to find positions in the private sector and denied to those already employed the benefits available to non-Jews.
Single page measures 8.5" x 9.5". With docketing near top by "Mileva". Folds, tape repair near bottom, and light uniform toning. Overall very good condition with extraordinary content both regarding Hitler and also Eduard's illness shortly after his diagnosis. Accompanied by a translation.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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