TLS in German, signed “A. E.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind stamped personal letterhead, March 21, 1945. Letter to his relative, Ogden Steinhardt. In full (translated), “I’m sending you herewith the message you wanted and ask you to translate it into English and forward it to the proper agency. We’d all be so happy if you’d visit us soon, especially since the divorce business has been so amicably settled to everybody’s mutual satisfaction. In my opinion the female chapter should play as small a role as possible with men.” Einstein’s reference to the female chapter means things female or relations with women. Einstein, in the patriarchal tradition of Old Testament prophets and Christian Church Fathers, probably shared the belief that “men seek to reproduce spirit; women seek to reproduce matter, flesh.” Einstein, according to biographical accounts, is nevertheless said to have enjoyed the company of women, and allegedly had a torrid affair with Oscar-winning actress Louise Rainer, arousing the jealousy of her husband, playwright, Clifford Odets. Einstein is on record for saying, during an interview: “God created a sex without brains - women.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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