Albert Einstein ALS - December 15, 1920...

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Albert Einstein ALS - December 15, 1920 Autograph letter signed ("Papa"), 2 pages (8.5 x 11 in.; 216 x 279 mm.) front and back, in German, [no place], 15 December 1920, writing to My Loved Ones addressing his family and son Hans Albert's previous letter in particular. Minor separation at folds; light soiling; three numbers written in another hand, presumably Einstein's family. Einstein gives stern financial and professional advice to his family while complaining about supporting their reckless choices with his income. Einstein writes in part: I will send you some money so you will be liquid again. I received your letter, dear Albert...It's really a pity that you all are so ill advised. In my opinion you have got to move to Darmstadt. There's a very good Polytechnicum and you would live there not only much better than in Zurich but you would also save a lot of money, while now I have to spend all my entire income to provide for you adequately in Zurich. Every expert that I talk to thinks that it's outrageous and reckless. This way, we're not saving a penny and when I die, there's nothing left. I even had to go into debt to provide for you with necessities. Einstein goes on to give his family strong suggestions on where to move to better themselves, which primarily involves them moving from Switzerland to Germany. He also mentions that such a move would allow the family to be nearer and to spend more time with him...We wouldn't be so terribly far apart. Why don't you talk to some people who are not so fanatical about Switzerland. I probably will be spending six months lecturing in North America in the summer. Wouldn't it be nice if we could see each other before then? Everything would be better if you all lived closer...Don't wait too long. Give me a positive answer soon. Love, Papa.