Windsheim, 24 May 1925

Dear Hans,

We got your letter. You have probably received my photographs by now. I’ve been working at Schmotzer for over 4 weeks now, the last 3 weeks on the lathe. I think we will get paid next Saturday. I think I will get 20-30 Marks. An older worker named Gorrath has been there for 2 years and earns 60 Marks. We are running at full capacity right now.

In your letter you write that Uncle wants you to get American citizenship. I have to admit that I cannot see the importance of taking this step, but I advise you to think it over carefully. If you deem it to be advantageous, then you should go ahead. I doubt the advantages would be very big though. If you decide to return to Germany, your voting rights would probably be denied for a long time. Think about it.

Now I must close. Work starts tomorrow at 6 AM. It is nearly 9 PM now. With regards,
Phips