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Kreuzlingen, 4 May 1936
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Dear Professor Freud, my dear and esteemed friend,
This ceremonial form of address is not a prelude to congratulations, as I know that you attach no importance to those, and as my congratulations are to be reflected in the content and spirit of my lecture. The address will come straight from the heart, in memory of everything we have been through together and of what you mean to me both as scientist and friend.
To my regret, I see that of course you were right after all, and the celebration seems to be taking on a markedly official air. All the same, I shall play my part plainly and simply. You well know that my object is not to eulogise but to present a purely factual appraisal and discussion.
To my great pleasure, my wife has decided to come along after all. This gives the whole affair decidedly more ‘charm’. She is very much looking forward to seeing you again, if only for a moment. We shall not be arriving in Vienna until late on 6 May. It would probably be