[31] No. 45 in the Genealogy.
[32] Spitta, vol. ii. pp. 6, 7.
[33] Hilgenfeldt, p. 26.
[34] Spitta, vol. ii. p. 18.
[35] In “Der Musicalische Patriot,” 1728, quoted by Spitta, vol. ii. p. 20.
[36] Scheibe Kritikus Musicus, 1745, pp. 839, 875.
[37] Vollk. Capellmeister, 1739, quoted by Spitta, vol. ii. p. 26.
[38] After leaving Cöthen, Bach still held the title of honorary Capellmeister to the Prince, until the death of the latter in 1728. Bach composed a “Trauer Musik” for his funeral, which is unfortunately lost.
[39] The three fairs, called “Messe,” are held at Easter, Michaelmas and New Year. Leipsic is at these times crowded with merchants from all parts of the world.
[40] i.e. the Church of St Matthew.