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Vienna IX, Berggasse 19
September 30, 1918
Dear Friend
On the day of my return and on the threshold of a new working year, I cannot refrain from thanking you for all the proofs
of warm friendship during these past days, and from congratulating you on the splendid success of the Congress in which you had such a large share, as well as on your promotion.1 Do you remember the prophetic words I uttered before the first Congress in Salzburg, when I said that we expected great things from you?
I am reveling in satisfaction, my heart is light since I know that my problem child, my life's work, is protected by your interest and that of others, and its future taken care of. I shall be able to see better times approaching, even if I do so from a distance.
Now I hope you will strengthen your friendship with the man2 whom Providence has sent us at the right moment, and with Rank,3 who cannot be replaced, and let me enjoy the satisfaction of watching how well the younger generation carries out what limited energy and old age can no longer achieve.
Budapest offered little opportunity for an exchange of ideas. There were too many claims made upon one, which is a justification for this belated display of emotion.
On returning here I found a letter from Karger4 requesting the sixth printing of the Everyday Life.
Will you please forward the enclosed lines to Sachs,5 whose new address I don't know.
With cordial greetings
Your
Freud