![EINSTEIN, Albert. Two autograph letters signed ('Papa') to his son, Hans Albert, [Princeton] and n.p., [3 March 1937] and n.d., 2½ pages, 4to.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2005/CKS/2005_CKS_07088_0131_000(110228).jpg?w=1)
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EINSTEIN, Albert. Two autograph letters signed ('Papa') to his son, Hans Albert, [Princeton] and n.p., [3 March 1937] and n.d., 2½ pages, 4to.
JOY AT HANS ALBERT'S EMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES. In an undated letter, Einstein confesses to his deep concern that Albert had 'done something disastrously stupid, since I heard nothing from you for such a strangely long time'. He is now however reassured to hear that Hans Albert and his wife have decided to emigrate to the United States : 'Whatever happens, things are going to be bad in Europe. The greatest danger is that the little countries will give in to pressure step by step, even without a war. I need not explain what this would mean for you'. Einstein will meet them at the docks, as he is likely to be in Princeton or in the New York area, to help with the formalities, adding 'I am very happy for you. It will be wonderful for the boys'. In a postscript, Einstein disclaims any influence in obtaining a job for his son : 'Being the son of a [famous] father means nothing in itself over here. That is one of the nice aspects of this country'. In a letter postmarked 3 March 1937, Einstein discusses the immigration formalities in greater detail, above all advising his son to 'Learn English', and not to sail on a German ship. The letter goes on to report that 'I have been working like an animal recently with my young colleagues', and he feels the physical consequences: 'One isn't as tough as at a younger age. But it's better to go for it all-out than to be a preserved shell'. Insulin treatments seem to have done Eduard [Einstein's younger son, by now living permanently in an asylum] no good, but Einstein vows to look after him 'for the rest of his sad life; but it is not going to be easy under the present unstable conditions'. (2)
JOY AT HANS ALBERT'S EMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES. In an undated letter, Einstein confesses to his deep concern that Albert had 'done something disastrously stupid, since I heard nothing from you for such a strangely long time'. He is now however reassured to hear that Hans Albert and his wife have decided to emigrate to the United States : 'Whatever happens, things are going to be bad in Europe. The greatest danger is that the little countries will give in to pressure step by step, even without a war. I need not explain what this would mean for you'. Einstein will meet them at the docks, as he is likely to be in Princeton or in the New York area, to help with the formalities, adding 'I am very happy for you. It will be wonderful for the boys'. In a postscript, Einstein disclaims any influence in obtaining a job for his son : 'Being the son of a [famous] father means nothing in itself over here. That is one of the nice aspects of this country'. In a letter postmarked 3 March 1937, Einstein discusses the immigration formalities in greater detail, above all advising his son to 'Learn English', and not to sail on a German ship. The letter goes on to report that 'I have been working like an animal recently with my young colleagues', and he feels the physical consequences: 'One isn't as tough as at a younger age. But it's better to go for it all-out than to be a preserved shell'. Insulin treatments seem to have done Eduard [Einstein's younger son, by now living permanently in an asylum] no good, but Einstein vows to look after him 'for the rest of his sad life; but it is not going to be easy under the present unstable conditions'. (2)
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