F. Liszt
Munich, October 18th, 1885
367. To Countess Mercy-Argenteau
Dear admirable Propagandist,
It is your habit to write the most charming letters in the world. Before receiving your last I had sent you from Weimar my transcription of Cui's "Tarentelle." If you will condescend to illustrate it with your fingers it will receive its full meed of light.
I am sure you will be so kind as to send my note to Cui, who, I hope, will not be vexed with the varying readings and amplifications I have ventured to make, with a view of bringing the pianist still more forward. In this kind of transcription some sort of distinction is wanted.
Tomorrow evening I shall be in Rome,—Hotel Alibert. Please send me word there of your safe receipt of the manuscript.
Constant homage, admiring and sincere.
F. Liszt
Innsbruck, October 24th, 1885