4 September 1948
Dear Nathan,
Today your agonizingly and impatiently awaited letter from Prague arrived, which cleared up the adventure of the message—entirely as I had expected. Those folks began things pretty stupidly and made themselves ridiculous. I can hardly wait until we can chat about that.
I’ve heard nothing from Meili, but certainly from Albert, who wants to have a hand in the arrangement of Mileva’s estate. His wife flew to Switzerland personally in order to negotiate. I certainly don’t find this conduct nice. However, I wrote Albert that I’m pleased that he is taking care of Tetel’s affairs and in that way is relieving me of part of my heavy responsibility. I think we can calmly await what Meili proposes, and then see whether we can give it our blessing. I immediately answered your letter from Zurich, which was so clear and complete; but our Polish brothers have kept it for themselves, it seems.  
I can’t answer your question about Tetel’s care and a possible increase in Albert’s share of the inheritance without somehow contacting Albert. It would result in confusion if we wanted to decide something without consulting Albert, especially as the noble daughter-in-law is over there, you know. For the time being, in my opinion, we should calmly wait for Meili’s report and proposal. We can be all the more calm since it lies in our hands to modify the will here and thereby establish a fair balance. Thus we can be complaisant without having to quarrel with Albert and his wife. 
Mileva also acted like a genuine Serbian farmer’s daughter, in that she successfully concealed her circumstances from us. There’s a comical element to this whole tragedy.
To a happy reunion, yours,
	A. E.
P. S. We live and learn.
 [ALS]