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Albert Einstein ALS - December 5, 1919 Autograph letter signed ("Albert" and "Papa"), 2 pages (9 x 10.75 in.; 229 x 273 mm.), front and back, in German, [no place], dated 5 December 1919, written to his ex-wife Mileva and his two son Hans "Albert" and Eduard "Tetel/Tete". Einstein discusses practical advice and support for his ex-wife and fatherly input in his son's activities. Minor separation at horizontal folds. Writing to both his ex-wife and sons, Albert Einstein takes interest in son Albert's proclivities in science and technology. "I think he [Albert] will study something having to do with technology but I want him to have all the time in the world just like I did..." "I think that the propeller should be more slanted. If it didn't have enough effect, then it might have been the engine. That's something one can't calculate. The conditions during takeoff (rest versus air) are completely different than during the flight" Einstein writes to Mileva in part: It seems to be our fate right now to move around like Gypsies. Speaking of his young son Albert prophetically: I think he will study something having to do with technology but I want him to have all the time in the world just like I did...Try not to spend a lot of money. Maybe I'll make some money abroad to secure your stay in Zurich...Happy travels, yours, Albert Einstein writes to his sons about Eduard's illness and Hans' propeller design: I am very happy about both of your letters...I will send Tete the music he wants very soon...I hope you don't get the Mumps from Albert... Dear, Albie, I think that the propeller should be more slanted. If it didn't have enough effect, then it might have been the engine. That's something one can't calculate. The conditions during takeoff (rest versus air) are completely different than during the flight...Sending you both lots of love, yours, Dad