German dramatist and writer (1761–1819) who also worked as a consul in Russia and Germany and was murdered in 1819 by a militant member of the Burschenschaft, a revolutionary student organization. ALS in German, signed “Kotzebue,” one page, 8 x 9.5, July 25, 1816. Untranslated letter to a gentleman apologizing that he is not going to see him again in Leipzig because he has to leave for Berlin, as there is a show in his honor taking place. A large irregular spot of toning and mounting strip to the left edge, otherwise fine condition. The assassination of Kotzebue provided Prince Klemens von Metternich with arguments to convince the Confederation to enact the Carlsbad Decrees, imposing greater restrictions on universities and the press. A scarce letter from the writer as he approached his tragic fate. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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