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Vienna IX, Berggasse 19
January 7, 1913
Dear Dr. Eitingon
If it is not too late I want to thank both you and your fiancée, of whom I approve simply because you have chosen her, for your New Year wishes. I can use them very well this year, for all the evil spirits have been let loose against me, but I have been familiar with them for years and am not greatly afraid of them. Needless to say, it is the intention behind the wishes that matters to me, and in this respect I know I am safe with you. You were the first emissary to reach the lonely man, and if I should ever be deserted again you will surely be among the last to remain with me ….
I continue to work undeterred for the applause of the few who want to understand me. If you hear that I have grown old, weak, and neurotic, don't believe it, and do convince yourself again in person (with your fiancée or wife) of the contrary.
With best wishes for 1913
Your faithful
Freud