Prodigiously gifted German Romantic composer (1809-1847) whose musical output represents virtually every form and genre of the era. ALS in German, one page, 9 x 5.25, no date. Letter to his sister, Fanny Hensel, written toward the end of his life. In full (translated): "Had you invited me for dinner, I would have come. But unfortunately I have the measles and cannot. In all earnestness, I send you my greetings and tell you, while wishing on one side the devil would get this or the other but knowing that he could by mistake [simply?] grab what is to stay, that things work out even without it. There are 3 reasons I am not coming to you tonight: I am not allowed to eat, I am not allowed to come, and I was not asked. The 4th reason—that I don't feel like it—I add as a lie." In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and slightly irregular trimmed edges. Accompanied by a small albumen portrait of the composer.
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