EINSTEIN, Albert (1879–1955)., L.A.S. ‘Einstein’, [Berlin] 13 February

[Hermann ANSCHÜTZ-KAEMPFE (1872–1931), an engineer and industrialist based in Kiel, invented and manufactured the gyrocompass; during a court case in 1914 concerning the patent for his invention, Einstein was appointed as arbitrator. This marked the beginning of a close friendship; Einstein enjoyed visiting Anschütz in Kiel during the summer holidays and going sailing.] Einstein thanks Anschütz for his latest letter; it filled him with a deep sense of nostalgia for his friend and for Kiel. But he is tied up with his lectures and must honour his commitments; a well-bred bird must sing for the one who feeds it. He has to go to Argentina, but is hardly thrilled at the prospect of meeting half-civilised Indians there, dressed in tuxedos; he will return at the end of May. Both the older and younger Einsteins dream of coming to Kiel as soon as the holidays begin… Finally, he asks for news of the new gyrocompass and looks forward to its success. He knows how much work and dedication Anschütz has put into it, and how his instinct has always guided him in the right direction… ‘I have felt a great longing for you and Kiel – partly in the past, and partly I still do. But my colleague has tied me down, and I had to stick to it, because I was expressly asked to do so. I must sing a little song for the one who feeds me, like a proper little bird. On the 5th I’m off to Argentina. Long live the water, though I’m not looking forward to the semi-civilised Indians there in tuxedos. I’ll be back at the end of May. Old Einstein and the young Einsteins have a rather modest wish, namely to come to Kiel right at the start of the holidays […] Has the less stable gyroscope proved its worth after all? I’m looking forward to the success your gyroscope will enjoy. I know how much work and dedication you’ve put into it, and how you’ve always had your nose on the right track »...

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