Lupescu, Magda, Rio de Janeiro. To Marion [Mrs. G.S.] Messersmith, Mexico City., 1945 September 16

Signed "Elena." Very depressed; had planned to leave Sept. 7, but suddenly had to change plans; does not understand politics or why a person has not the right to live as he likes just because other people have decided otherwise; returning to Europe meant much, first for reason of health and second as an economy; living in hotels has cost a fortune, and resources almost depleted; His Majesty sad and hurt; life not very gay in Rio, but so often ill couldn't go out much anyway; inquires about mutual friends in Mexico, and about health of Messersmith since operation.