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9.1.33.

Herrn

Driektor Carl Th. SchrembsCarl Schrembs (historical), private person, unidentified

MünchenMunich (historical), a city in German 0 51

Haralaching 3

(01) Sehr geehrter Herr SchrembsCarl Schrembs (historical), private person, unidentified!

(02) Ich denke Ihnen sehr herzlich fuer Ihre freundlichen Worte über mein Lili ElbeLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 Buch.

(03) Ihr Brief ist nicht der erste, der deswegen Fragen an mich richtet und Aufschlüsse fordert. Daraus sehe ich, wie richtig es war, dass ich das Buch ediert habe.

(04) Sie fragen u.a., ob es stimmt, dass LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 an Herzschwäche gestorben sei. Nun, Professor WarnekrosKurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 braucht nichts zu verheimlichen: LilisLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 Tod steht in keinem ursächlichen Zusammenhang mit den an ihrem Körper durch W.Kurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 usgeführten notwendigen Operationen. Ein altes Nierenleiden, an dem bereits vor vielen Jahren EinarEinar Magnus Andreas Wegener (b. 1882), a Danish painter; married to Gerda Wegener; died as Lili Elbe in Dresden, 1931 (AndreasAndreas Sparre (fictional), modeled on Einar Magnus Andreas Wegener (b. 1882), a Danish painter) vorübergehend gelitten, kam plötzlich wieder zum Ausbruch. Das war ein paar Wochen nach der letzten, völlig gelungenen Operation.- Ein Nierenleiden wirkt sich auf das Herz aus, überanstrengt das Herz…

(05) Zu einem Zwe ifel an den Angaben Professor WarnekrosKurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 liegt also nicht der mindeste Anlass vor. Uebrigens war er gar nicht in DresdenDresden (historical), city in Germany, sondern in SuedfrankreichSouthern France (historical), France is a western European country. We had to distinguish Southern France from France because in some languages Southern France is one word and can signify a specific region with its unique identity., als n a c h der wohlgelungenen letzten Operation der plötzlichen, anscheinbare Rückschlag eintrat: das alte Nierenleiden.- Im Augenblick weiss ich nicht genau, ob LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 oder AndreasAndreas Sparre (fictional), modeled on Einar Magnus Andreas Wegener (b. 1882), a Danish painter ueberhaupt jemals Prof. W.Kurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 gegenüber eine Andeutung von dem alten Nierenleiden gemacht hat; ich glaube es nicht einmal. Mir gegenüber, dem LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 alles, aber auch a l l e s beichtete, hat sie nie erzählt, dass EinarEinar Magnus Andreas Wegener (b. 1882), a Danish painter; married to Gerda Wegener; died as Lili Elbe in Dresden, 1931 jemals nierenleidend war.

(06) Krebs hat LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 nicht gehabt. Das ist Legende. Dass Neider Prof. W.Kurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 etwas am Zeuge herumflicken möchten, ist, wie wir Menschen nun einmal sind, verständlich. Dass ohne Prof. W.sKurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 eingreifen EinarEinar Magnus Andreas Wegener (b. 1882), a Danish painter; married to Gerda Wegener; died as Lili Elbe in Dresden, 1931 bereits viele Monate vorher gestorben wäre, steht zweifelsfrei fest. Man lese LilisLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 letzte Briefe an mich. Uebrigens hat Prof. W.Kurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 mein Manuskript bis zum Ausklang vor Drucklegung gelesen und daran sage und schreibe noch nicht einmal 30 Zeilen korrigiert.-

(07) Ich bin sehr gern bereit, mit Ihnen in Briefwechsel zu bleiben. Jeder Ihrer Briefe wird eine verständnisvolle Antwort finden. In 2 bis 3 Jahren will ich auf Grundlage meines Lili ElbeLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 Buches einen Roman schreiben, der diesen problematischen “Seelen- und Körper-Fall“ (wenn man sich so ausdrücken darf) von der rein dichterischen Warte aus betrachten wird. Ich besitze noch anderes, noch nicht veröffentlichtes Material von
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LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931, das ich erst später, dichterisch behandelt, verarbeiten will und kann.

(08) Sie waren so lieb, mich nach MünchenMunich (historical), a city in German einzuladen. Ich komme sicherlich in absehbarer Zeit einmal nach dort. Ich werde Ihnen dann rechtzeitig Nachricht geben.

(09) Sie sprechen auch von meiner FrauMarie Garland (1889-1967), Danish actress; married to Ernst Harthern, die Sie durch mein Buch auch schon kennen gelernt hätten…? Das dürfte ein Irrtum sein. Von ihrMarie Garland (1889-1967), Danish actress; married to Ernst Harthern habe ich nie gesprochen. Wohl hat sie mit LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 viel korrespondiert, auch hier oft mit ihr gesprochen. Aber im Buch ist davon nie die Rede. Vielleicht verwechseln Sie sie mit meiner Tochter RuthRuth Hanna Hathern-Thaning (1915-1993), daughter of Ernst Harthern, der einzigen Schülerin von LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931?

(10) Selbstredend betrachte ich die Korrespondenz mit Ihnen als vertraulich.

(11) Was übrigens bedeutet: Direktor der M.T.A.G.?

(12) Mit den besten Grüssen

(13) Ihr ergebener

Esdürfte Sie vielleicht interessieren, dass mein Buch in Lo do nd onLondon (historical), capital of England, New JorkNew York (historical), a city in the state of New York, BudapestBudapest (historical), capital of Hungary, ParisParis (historical), capital of France, BelgradNeeds Editor's Note. etc. in einigen Monaten erscheinen wird. Falls Sie in den Zeitungen MünchenMunich (historical), a city in Germans Besprechungen find n sollten, wäre ich Ihnen dankbar, wenn Sie mir Ausschnitte zusenden könnten.-

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1/9/33

Mr.

Director Carl Th. SchrembsCarl Schrembs (historical), private person, unidentified

MunichMunich (historical), a city in German 0 51

Haralaching 3

(01) Dear Mr. SchrembsCarl Schrembs (historical), private person, unidentified!

(02) I would like to thank you for your kind words about my Lili ElbeLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 book.

(03) Your letter isn’t the first one asking questions and demanding answers. This makes me realize how important it was for me to publish this book.

(04) One of your questions is whether LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 really died due to heart failure. Well, Professor WarnekrosKurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 doesn’t have anything to hide: Lili'sLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 death had nothing to do with the necessary procedures performed on her by W.Kurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 An old kidney disease, that EinarEinar Magnus Andreas Wegener (b. 1882), a Danish painter; married to Gerda Wegener; died as Lili Elbe in Dresden, 1931 (AndreasAndreas Sparre (fictional), modeled on Einar Magnus Andreas Wegener (b. 1882), a Danish painter) had suffered from many years ago, suddenly resurfaced. This was a couple of weeks after the last, successful operation.- Kidney diseases take their toll on the heart, and the heart becomes overworked…

(05) There is no reason to question Professor Warnerkros'Kurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 statements. Besides, he wasn’t in DresdenDresden (historical), city in Germany, but in Southern FranceSouthern France (historical), France is a western European country. We had to distinguish Southern France from France because in some languages Southern France is one word and can signify a specific region with its unique identity., when the old kidney disease suddenly arose after the successful last operation. At the moment I am uncertain whether LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 or AndreasAndreas Sparre (fictional), modeled on Einar Magnus Andreas Wegener (b. 1882), a Danish painter ever even mentioned the kidney disesase to Prof. W.Kurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948; I don't think so. LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 never even mentioned to me, a person that she confessed everything to, that EinarEinar Magnus Andreas Wegener (b. 1882), a Danish painter; married to Gerda Wegener; died as Lili Elbe in Dresden, 1931 ever had kidney problems.

(06) LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 never had cancer. That's a myth. Considering how we are as humans, it's understandable, that those jealous of Prof. W.Kurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 would want to meddle in his affairs. Without doubt, EinarEinar Magnus Andreas Wegener (b. 1882), a Danish painter; married to Gerda Wegener; died as Lili Elbe in Dresden, 1931 would have died many months earlier, had it not been for Prof. W.'sKurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 interference. Besides, Prof. W.Kurt Warnekros (1882–1949), a German gynecologist who performed all but the first of four surgeries on Lili Elvenes; director of the Women’s Clinic in Dresden (Staatliche Frauenklinik) from 1925 to 1948 read my manuscript in its entirety before it was printed, and literally changed less than 30 lines.-

(07) I will happily stay in contact with you. Each one of your letters will recieve a clear reply. In 2 to 3 years, I would like to write a novel based on my Lili ElbeLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 book, which views this problematic issue of "soul and body" (if I may phrase it like that) from a purley poetic point of view. I still own other unpublished documents from
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LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931, that I will work on at a later point in time.

(08) You were so kind to invite me to MunichMunich (historical), a city in German. I'm sure I will travel there in the near future. I will give you an advance notice when I do.

(09) You also mentioned my wifeMarie Garland (1889-1967), Danish actress; married to Ernst Harthern, whom you met through my book...? This must be a mistake. I never mentioned my wifeMarie Garland (1889-1967), Danish actress; married to Ernst Harthern. She frequently corresponded with LiliLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931, and talked to her often. But she is not mentioned in the book. Perhaps you are confusing her with my daughter, RuthRuth Hanna Hathern-Thaning (1915-1993), daughter of Ernst Harthern, Lili'sLili Elbe (fictional and historical), legal name Lili Ilse Elvenes; born Einar Wegener (1882), died in Dresden, 1931 only student?

(10) Naturally, I regard our correspondence as confidential.

(11) By the way, what does "director of M.T.A.G." mean?

(12) Best wishes

(13) Your sincerely

It might be of interest to you, that my book will be published in LondonLondon (historical), capital of England, New YorkNew York (historical), a city in the state of New York, BudapestBudapest (historical), capital of Hungary, ParisParis (historical), capital of France, BelgradeNeeds Editor's Note., etc. in a few months. If you happen to find any conversation about it in MunichMunich (historical), a city in German's newspapers, please send them to me.-