Object #15
Do not send any gifts here

Arnold Schönberg to his sister-in-law Maria (Mitzi) Seligmann, Barcelona, December 15, 1931

Arnold Schönberg Center, Vienna

My most sincere and heartfelt Christmas wishes.
Please, I ask you in God’s name!
Do not send any gifts here.
I would have to travel 1/2 an hour “personally” to the customs office, then go from one place to another “personally”, and it takes 2–3 hours!
So once again: All the very best, love and best wishes at Christmas time
Yours, Arnold Schönberg

I should also “personally” mention the gloves that are enclosed!