97 - EINSTEIN (Albert). Autograph letter signed “A. Einstein,” in German, to Cecilia Razowsky, a member of the National Council of Jewish Women. No place, August 10, 1939. 1/2 folio page.

EINSTEIN (Albert). Autograph letter signed “A. Einstein,” in German, to Cecilia Razowsky, a member of the National Council of Jewish Women. No place, August 10, 1939. 1/2 folio page. A letter of recommendation on behalf of his personal physician, Rudolph Ehrmann, who wished to come to New York to teach. Thanks to this intervention, Ehrmann was able to emigrate to the United States with his family. “Dear Ms. Razowsky, I earnestly ask you to advise Mr. Ehrmann regarding the matter of my friend Prof. Ehrmann from Berlin, who has been offered a one-year teaching position at N[ew] Y[ork] University, while the consul in England requires a two-year commitment. The question, therefore, is how the appointment for the second year—or, rather, the salary for that period—can be guaranteed. I hold Prof. Ehrmann in the highest regard and am willing to do everything possible for him. Kind regards, A. Einstein” Translation: “Dear Mrs. Razowsky, I would be grateful if you could advise Mr. Ehrmann regarding the matter of my friend Professor Ehrmann of Berlin, who has obtained a one-year professorship at New York University, whereas the British consul requires such a contract for two years. The question, then, is: How can employment for the second year—in other words, the salary for that period—be guaranteed? I hold Professor Ehrmann in exceptionally high regard and am ready to do everything in my power for him. Sincerely, A. Einstein”