Letter from Sigmund Freud to Ernest Jones, October 15, 1933

15 October 1933
Vienna, IX. Berggasse 19

Dear Jones,

I am out of bed, have already worked to a modest extent for the past week, feel “‘moderately’ well,”1 but have still not overcome the consequences of the thrombosis, and an initial attempt to climb the stairs cost me a thorough relapse. I thank you for the letters that I received from you during this time, and for all the news of your activity, particularly for the poor refugees.

Here it almost looks as though we need not fear a takeover by German fascism. What we shall get instead we do not know, only that it won't be anything particularly pleasant. We shall be satisfied if we can only remain here in peace.

I appreciate your argument about the Prince[ss].2 Admittedly Brill was already an exception, and Oph, whom you invited to the German conference “as Beirat,” was also never president.

For years I have been advocating your idea of a “Postgraduate Analysis,”3 and am also trying to put it into effect. I find such supplementary analyses unexpectedly interesting and helpful. Therefore, in this instance I am stressing my priority!

Particularly glad to hear that your little family is thriving so well.

Cordially yours,

Freud