With With regard to the delay of the Jury (Class 13, "Instruments de Musique") I go to Paris next Sunday, 8th June, remain there till the 19th, and return here on the 20th June on account of the Erfurt Musical Festival…
Thy faithful, loving
F. Liszt
To simplify our correspondence call me also "Dearest Franz."
My Grand Duke much wishes to have the photograph of your son-in- law's cousin, the poet Saar. Send me this speedily.
232. To Professor Carl Riedel
Dear Friend,
The further carrying out and arranging of the Erfurt programme I lease to your long-tried and complete mastery.
I once more recommend Borodin's Symphony; the quartet parts that are wanting can certainly be speedily written out next week (at my expense).
The study of the numerous works will offer no difficulties in
Sondershausen; there they are accustomed to step boldly forward.