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393A
Berlin-Grünewald
12 June 1921
Dear Professor,
As I sent off the Committee letter only yesterday, there is not much to tell you, but I come as a petitioner in a cause that, for me and other members of our Society, is very urgent.
In one of the latest Committee reports I mentioned a woman student called Hubermann,1 who has established herself very well in our circle through splendid work and an extraordinary understanding of Ψα. It has now come to light that she has pulmonary tuberculosis in a relatively benign form, i.e. dry pleurisy taking a very chronic course, but recently with daily fever. An excellent specialist predicts that three months of bed rest would have lasting success. By acting quickly, we could save a really valuable worker for Ψα quite apart from the humanitarian side of the matter. Apart from the patient's own small means, 5-6,000 M are necessary for the cure. I spoke with Eitingon, who was also of the opinion that I should ask you, dear Professor, for a contribution out of one of the funds, especially as this source would make it much easier for the patient to accept support, whereas she resists private help. Eitingon thinks the American fund could perhaps be called upon. 100 dollars would correspond exactly with the sum needed. It would be wonderful if the matter could be settled in this way. I am asking only for a very brief decision as to whether we can expect the money. I enclose the address of my bank; naturally the contribution can just as well go to