Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Autograph letter signed (‘Albert’) to Michele Besso, [envelope postmarked Montana-Vermala, 6 August 1926].

In German, in pencil on squared paper, 1½ pages, 216 x 135mm. Envelope.

Please note this is the property of a private consignor.

Published in Pierre Speziali (ed.) Albert Einstein. Michele Besso. Correspondance 1903-1955. Paris: Hermann, 1972. No. 87

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A family tragedy.

The son of Besso's sister-in-law Rosa has committed suicide: 'I am terribly sorry for Rosa; she is such a splendid person and has so much to bear'. Einstein has received a telegram from Besso cancelling their proposed meeting in the mountains, and expresses understanding that he cannot leave home under the sad circumstances. He himself and his son Eduard will now proceed directly to Zurich, as the weather is uncertain: Einstein will be there until the 14th, and they could meet somewhere between Zurich and Bern: 'In any case it would be great if we could see each other once again'.