broken the drought in the East on several occasions. Moise, * our opera
tor, and Dr. Silvertt did it with my advice. I shall have the "conspiracy"
material, the background of the FDA-EP [Emotional Plague] case
which is dead-sent to you.
lIse is gone for good. She was too afraid of Oranur for years. Since
she permitted herself to know it also, things went much better with us,
and our separation was felt as the proper and rational solution. I am
alone. Peter is with Eva and Bill Moise in Hancock, Maine.
The Ritter case has developed unpleasantly lately. He claims now to
establish the TRUE Functionalism. I am a kind of precursor. He is
ending in utter confusion. If there is any kernel of science in him, he
will get out of the tangle. Otherwise he will submerge in obscurity or
insanity. He has no right to publish any of my works without my
permission.
Wolfe's death has left questions open which require answers. He
died from his basic decency which objected to his inability to work
continually. Though I had no contact with him for several years, I
was deeply saddened.
Neill, I am far out in space as it were. Are you oriented about the
new menace from outer space? If not I shall send you some authentical
literature.
My ship is flying high and fast. Most people have gone, looking on
from the platform of their respective stations in life. This keeps me
strong though not too happy. My work is very productive, and I hope to
get some opportunity to talk things over with you.
It is always a great thing to have a letter from you, therefore, keep
writing please.
In spite of the world being on fire, we are moving ...
- I •
- William Moise, Reich's son-in-law.
t Michael Silvert, M.D., a young associate and student of Reich's.