Distinguished pianist (1819-1896) of the Romantic era. Scarce ALS in German, six pages, 4.5 x 7, August 27, 1894. Written from Chalet Heschi, a letter to Mrs. Scholz, in full (translated): "I am writing immediately again after receipt of your letter of August 25, and am so upset, would give anything to be able to talk to you. I beg you dearly, do give in in the matter with Carlo. According to the laws the father keeps the boys in a divorce. Attempt to do what you will now have to do anyhow, then upon the divorce, the boys will be given to the father, then you will also lose Willy and the dear little Betsy her brother. Just think how sad! Won't you reproach yourself later that, in spite of all the suggestions of your friends (who certainly have the heart to feel with you, but who also can see ahead how it must end) you still insist on your demand and will rob your little daughter of her brother? Do remember, at a divorce where there are children, the mother is always at a disadvantage, yes, surmounts the hardest struggles and at the same time has to give up something. Remember, that Carlo most likely will have to leave anyhow in his 14th or 15th year, since women cannot educate boys by themselves, Henni neither! You cannot be reproached from any side, here, reason and duty for Betsy and Willy have to surmount the struggle of the heart, you are undoubtedly making yourself and the children unhappy!—Don't postpone the divorce any longer, otherwise it will never come and you must be able to quiet down again finally. The children, Betsy and Willy also suffer too much under these sad circumstances, one's heart must be bleeding, seeing how the poor child, poor Betsy, is being dragged around, on account of her brothers! Would you only give in, dear, dear woman. I am convinced that you will not get Carlo anyhow—what then, if your strength will have been spent? Resign, if I may here talk to you uninhibited like a mother to her daughter. We are well, another month then we will move again into our house. To see you again and to talk with you, I truly long for." In fine condition.
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