Nikola Tesla - Heroj Tehnike (Technical Hero) Page 29

and it is noteworthy that Tesla occasionally mixed the ijekavian and ekavian forms of writing, not to mention other minor orthographic mistakes. Four letters have no envelopes, so it is not known to which uncle they were addressed - most likely to Uncle Pajo. The letters are arranged in chronological order.

(In a black frame)

Gospic, April 21, 1892

Dear Uncle,
I have just now received your letter. I need not tell you that I am immeasurably saddened, though I console myself as much as I can. I had long foreseen this sorrowful event, yet the blow was heavy. I always hoped that Mother would live a long time yet, for she was strong, and both my success and yours greatly strengthened her.

I was very sorry that we were unable to meet two years ago, when I passed through Slavonia with that intention. This time I shall try not to miss you, and I will inform you in due time when we may meet.

Greetings to all, Yours Nikola

Address: Col. Pajo Mandic (care Hon. Pero Lupa, Esq.) Pomaz, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Inscription on the letter paper:
The Gerlach, Strictly Fire-Proof Family Hotel, 27th St., Between Broadway and 6th Ave., Charles A. Gerlach, Proprietor

New York, October 20, 1893

Dear Uncle,

I received your letter of September 25 two or three days ago, and today I found time to reply to you with a few words.

I was glad to learn that you have left your service and decided upon a peaceful life with your family. By doing so you have done good both to them and to yourself, for things there now seem as if storms are coming, and you are certainly no longer a young man, even though you still feel reiselustig¹. It would give me immense pleasure if you were

1. fond of travel (V.Nj.)