UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA September 10,1940 Professor Dr. Ludwig von Mises, c/o Rockefeller Foundation, New yorks, N.Y. Dear Professor von Mises : Upon my return from vacation at the opening of the University year a fortnight ago, I found my copy of your book awaiting me. It is a signal honor to be thus remembered, and I am anxious to explore National'honomia, Die Theorie des and Wirtschaftens needless to say I have kept track, best one can, of your movements through mutual friends such as mashlup and morginstern, as well as through Mr. Calkins here. It is a relief to learn of your safe arrival after the perils of travelling in Europe and on the North atlantic I hope that you will discover in our country not merely an asylum in troubled times but intellectual companionship friendship and an agreeable professional connection, are of which you merit. Please accept my warm thanks for your book and my cordial greetings. Sincerely yours, Howard S.Ellis