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Berlin
28 December 1915
Dear Professor,
Contrary to all my expectations, I did get leave, which I am spending partly here and partly in Bremen. I had planned to use the present free time to write to you when I was surprised by the announcement of your son's wedding,1 and now I can begin my letter with my wife's and my heartfelt congratulations to all of you. It is pleasing to be able to congratulate somebody in these times. When you have time, I should be glad to hear how this happened so quickly.—I hope I can assume that your sons at the front are well; how are your sons-in-law?
I can report that I am at last working as a specialist once again. I hope shortly to have a psychiatric department of my own, for the observation of patients about whose mental state there is some doubt, for the treatment