The Digital Edition of the Heinrich Simon Papers : Letter to Heinrich Simon from his uncle Heinrich Simon the Elder
Simon, August Heinrich, the Elder, 1780-1857
The Digital Edition of the Heinrich Simon Papers
<p style='text-align: justify;'>Not knowing that his nephew Heinrich has already decided not to go to Heidelberg, in his letter to him Uncle Heinrich attempts to persuade him to stay in Berlin, using his father’s financial situation to support his argument. He suggests that Heinrich should consider earning some money alongside his studies by giving private lessons or taking on a position as house tutor to alleviate the financial burden which his studies are placing on the family.</p>