TLS in German signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-embossed personal letterhead, May 16, 1938. Einstein writes from Princeton to Mrs. Lotte Aninger in Zürich. In part (translated): “What has transpired since all those times! You can imagine that I am very much occupied helping people who have fallen into difficulty due to political circumstances to gain entrance into the United States. With your financial means, you can immigrate to America at any time without outside assistance. Since the Austrian and German quotas were merged, filling of the annual quota can no longer pose an obstacle to you. However, it is worth considering whether immigration to a country less rich in capital than North America might be of greater advantage. With friendly regards and best wishes....” In January 1933, the Nazis had seized power in Germany, inducing Einstein to resign from the Prussian Academy of Arts and Sciences two months later. In October, he traveled to the United States and took up a teaching post at Princeton, from where he wrote the present letter, and where he would remain until his death in 1955. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Intersecting mailing folds (vertical fold to last name) and a bit of wrinkling, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
