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238A
Brunshaupten
31 July 1914
Dear Professor,
I am replying straight away. We know nothing here. It is possible that we shall leave still today or tomorrow. Because there are strong indications
that general mobilization will take place tomorrow or Sunday.1 It is out of the question to remain here if war breaks out. One cannot make any further plans. So we shall probably wait and see in Berlin. I must not be away if war comes, since I am liable for military hospital service. I have no other duties.2
This place is already half empty; officers on the active list and men on leave have already been recalled. If you were to stop in Munich, it might not be impossible to meet, but who knows?
One tends to assume that none of the powers wants to start the war. All the same, things look very serious. The papers are only allowed to print half of what is going on.
All I can promise you today is to keep in regular communication with you. Your letter postmarked the 30th has, incidentally, reached me very quickly. My best wishes for us all go with this letter on its way.
I am looking forward to your new papers with as much anticipation as is possible at the moment!
With cordial greetings,