265. To Baroness Helen Augusz, Sister of Mercy in Graz
[Daughter of Liszt's late friend, Baron Anton Augusz, of Szegzard in Hungary]
Most revered Sister of St. Vincent de Paule,
Pray always dispose of my feeble services. I am writing to the Baroness de Roner according to your instructions, and request that you will send her the enclosed lines.
M. Tirindelli's [Professor at the "Liceo Marcello" in Venice; violinist and composer.] abilities deserve attention, consideration and encouragement. This you have well understood, and it will be a pleasure to me to second you.
How can I be of use to him?
By recommending him to some publisher in Germany?
Does he intend to travel and give concerts? Your protege, M. Tirindelli, may count upon my sincere readiness to oblige him: the only thing I ask is, that he should write me distinctly in what way I can be of service to him. Yesterday I took the liberty of noting several alterations in his melody "All' Ideale," his Mazurka, and in the Adagio of the Trio which pleases you by its fine feeling.
By the way, this Adagio has been so badly copied that another less faulty one will have to be made before sending it to print. By this same post you will receive the three works with my alterations.
Having arrived here last Saturday, I shall remain at the Villa d'Este till New Year. In the middle of January will return to Budapest