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18 February 1908, Vienna, IX. Berggasse 191
Dear friend,
Don't take fright: after this I promise you a long pause. This is merely a postscript to reiterate my yesterday's suggestion that we offer Bleuler the chairmanship in Salzburg. You will be doing me a great favour if you pass on this wish of mine as a personal request. I consider it quite appropriate and in a way more dignified that he rather than I should take the chair. It would seem odd if I as an outlawed knight
were to preside over the diet that has been called to defend my rights against the imperial authorities. On the other hand, it would be quite honourable for me and would also make a better impression abroad, if he, the oldest and most authoritative of my supporters, should take the lead in the movement in my favour.
Also, my Viennese will behave better under his chairmanship; in short, everything will be fine if he accepts. I do hope that you will agree with me and use your influence with him.
I decided when I started this note not to write about anything else. So my kind regards and thank you for your efforts.
Yours, FREUD
Published in Letters, ed. E. L. Freud, no. 136.