Letter from Egon Schiele to Carl Reininghaus, 27th Aug. 1916

Translation of the Transcription:

Mühling, 27th August 1916.
Dear Mr. Reininghaus! – I often contemplate the fact that I have received sums from you for which you have not yet gotten anything in return. My circumstances as a soldier, which grant me only minutes in which to work – will justify me, I hope? – I am fully aware that it was negligent of me not to settle my debts with you before the war started. I have been a soldier for 14 months now – and my work in Vienna has been put on hold since then. Here, I have been assigned a small space in the storehouse where I can work every now and then. – Believe me, I am not idle for even a minute. I am working on some pictures and I hope to get them ready for inspection by autumn.
I come to Vienna every third Sunday and work as much as I can.
I would be very much delighted if you could come see me next time I’m in Vienna (Sunday, 10th September). If it is convenient for you to visit me that day, please send me a brief note in advance.
My best regards!

EGON
SCHIELE
1916

[note in the recipient’s hand:]
replied 7th Sep. [19]16 en route to Pest