Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch 1836-1895 German novelist who works contained references to sexual abnormalities and whose naine was given to the condition masochism. Als 3pp 8vo Leipzig May 16 1886 to a colleague in German In part I have been deeply moved to learn with what goodness and what dedication you are occupied you and your colleagues of my poor brother his widow and his children If some day I find myself in a position which I ardently desire that would allow me to render you service no matter what it is I will pray you to have me. I would be very happy to prove you my thanks by acts