BEETHOVEN.
327.
TO HERR LISSNER,--PETERSBURG.
Vienna, May 7, 1823.
SIR,--
Herr v. Schuppanzigh assured me, when he was here, that you were anxious to acquire some of my productions for your house. Perhaps the following works might suit your purpose, namely: six bagatelles for pianoforte, 20 gold ducats; thirty-five variations on a favorite theme for pianoforte, forming one entire work, 30 gold ducats; two grand airs with chorus, the poetry by Goethe and Matthisson, which can be sung either with instrumental or pianoforte accompaniment, 12 gold ducats.
I request an answer as soon as possible, for others also wish to have my works.
I am, sir, your obedient
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN.