Manuscript letter from Beethoven to Prince Ferdinand von Trauttsmansdorff in the hand of Anton Schindler, signed by Beethoven in Latin script, Vienna, March 21, 1824 (Brandenburg no. 1795)]. 1 single leaf (1 written p.). In ink, with pencil inscription at top of page in another hand. Laid paper,... Show moreManuscript letter from Beethoven to Prince Ferdinand von Trauttsmansdorff in the hand of Anton Schindler, signed by Beethoven in Latin script, Vienna, March 21, 1824 (Brandenburg no. 1795)]. 1 single leaf (1 written p.). In ink, with pencil inscription at top of page in another hand. Laid paper, watermark: Vander Ley. Show less
Translation: Your excellency! Since I have heard that I will not have April 7 for my concert, I most humbly beg your excellency to grant me the Grosse Redoutensaal for a concert on April 8, and to be sure at mid-day, whereby neither the theater nor I will be inconvenienced. I am deeply obliged to your excellency for the kindness you have always shown me, and what is even more flattering, that your excellency is not entirely unsympathetic to my art. I hope soon to find the opportunity to demonstrate my deepest respect and admiration for your excellency. Your excellency’s most obedient, Ludwig van Beethoven (Vienna, March 21, 1824.)
