'May all go well with you, and may you often think with affection of your
'Johannes.
'Düsseldorf, in February 1855.'
Another letter follows early in March:
'Honoured Master,
'You will have wondered very much that I wrote of an F sharp minor Sonata which was to be sent you with the other things, and none was there. I quite forgot to put it up this morning. I send it you now with the songs and choruses from "Maria Stuart." I think you will like to have them; you have often mentioned them.
'Your wife just writes to me, quite delighted with your letter. She is going to send you some beautiful music-paper. I was certainly quick, but not so particular. Only women do everything quickly and well at the same time.
'With warmest greetings, Your
'Johannes Brahms.
'Düsseldorf, March, 1855.'