Letter from Dr. J. Mandello to May Wright Sewall.

MANDELLO, DR J. FEB 8 1896

February 8th 1896

My dear Mrs Sewall,

The new which announced me the death of Mr. Sewall have deeply touched me. In jointely condoling with you I only hope that a woman, like you, dear Mrs. Sewall, who always works for high aims and made it her task to contribute to the benefit of mankind, will soon find the calm and the peace necessary to such a work of pure and noble self devotion.

With regard to your nephew, Mr M G Wright, I am reply in debted to you, Dear Mrs. Sewall, for not having forgotten what I have told you in '93. Of course much time has passed since I have had for a short time a young english architect with me, who acted as my secretary. He was not quite the person I wanted though a charming gifted boy, but especially having had no interest at all in my work

which is purely social science v economics, he of course could not assist me, but mechanically.

I do not doubt a moment that Mr. Wright, to judge by your description would be the very man I ever wanted - still I do not think that I could honestly offer to Mr. Wright for a longer period terms which would make his coming worth while.

I am going to England at the end of April and intend to stay there (in Cambridge) 4 months. Then I presume to make a trip of about 6 weeks and after my return I gennerally stay for two more months in the country coming in town only three times a week. And in April 1897 I have to go to Cambridge

again. If Mr. Wright comes to Europe and takes any interest to come to Budapest or to my country place I will be only too glad to show him every hospitality for as long as he likes and make him feel at home. And if he takes any interest in my studies and work I will be glad to have somebody who shares it with me But that is [?] all I dare say I could do. In case he should like to go to any other part of Europe I will be glad to [?] to your [?] letter of introduction for him. I think to have very fair connections all over Europe and will do my best to help your nephew in a social way.

With regard to myself there is but few to state. I mostly go on with my lecturing & educating young people for social science, mostly contributions

a bit to the knowledge of our days.

I have not forgotten the rich impression I gained when in America and often recall to my memory days spent in so congenial society like yours. When free from my duties I just travel a bit or go out for shooting & other out door exercises. My health is first rate and though getting older from day to day (!) I enjoy life & its happiness.

If I do not trouble you dear Mrs. Sewall I should like to have soon news from you & if you have not forgotten your promise to send me a photo I would be glad to find it once enclosed in your letter.

Ever Sincerely Yours J. Mandello