[380725–2–1] O., on July 25, 1938 Dear Mr. [Nordhoff]! No one could have brought me a happier greeting this morning than you did with your cathartic message. Because I know that you are out of danger; you can finish healing on your own. How good that you still have 14 days at your disposal. Use […]
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28. May 1938
[380528–2‑1] O., on May 28, 1938 Dear Herr [Nordhoff]! By now you will have received the greetings from our jovial get-together at the bridal shower of our fellow choir singer Ilse Wend, which we held at the Restaurant “Germania”. Today, now that I have slept off my small buzz and the wedding nuptials are over, […]
24. May 1938
[380524–1‑1] L. on May 24, 1938 Dear Fräulein [Laube]! At various points in my last letter I wrote —I had to write — the word God, and I did so not without some apprehension. I would not like you to misunderstand. It is that much more consoling and reassuring to me that you have a […]
20. May 1938
[380520–2‑1] O., on May 20, 1938 Dear Mr. Nordhoff! Three days have now passed since I received your so very kind words. Allow me to express my heartfelt gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. I know to treasure it. I will never forget how you showed me the meaning of the concepts […]
16. May 1938
[380516–1‑1] L., 16. May 1938. Dear Miss Laube! Our correspondence has reached a point where it can only be advantageously continued if we are completely honest with ourselves and with each other, and this stipulation confronts me with the decision whether, for the first time in my life, I should place my trust in another […]