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R. today somewhat better, I hope he will not be upset! — Germany alone in its recognition of Spain, Russia resol utely refuses—God forbid a conflict! R. writes letters about the major concern, I give the children lessons. In the afternoon a coffee party at Frau Raila’s house! — But the…
View moreR. very worn out, but he decides to look again at the maquettes, and that takes us up to nearly 4 o’clock. Alone in the evening, started 'Edward III, the beginning very Shakespearean. At lunch R. now talks a lot about Fallmerayer’s book on Morea, the appearance of the Frankish…
View moreThe King’s birthday, he is spending it in Versailles. I go to church and am very moved by the few words the parson says on this occasion, taking as his text the words of Solomon concerning the felicity of a nation with a noble king. — R., to whom I…
View moreSeveral interruptions, besides that, calls to be made. R. receives Herr Brandt, great annoyance caused by Herr Hoffmann, who, having finished his model three weeks ago, goes off on a trip to the Rhine without leaving his address. Lengthy consideration of whether to open the packing cases, it is decided…
View moreDuring the night R. woke up in tears, kissed me, and said he had just dreamed that I wished to leave him—both him and the children—there was nothing else I could do! Soon after he told me this, a letter comes from friend Klindworth, saying that Hans is seriously ill;…
View moreYour Grace are most respectfully requested to send the enclosed letter, following the [engraved] score of “Walküre” that was sent yesterday, on time on August 25th. to have kindly delivered to His Majesty the King at the place of the imperial residence.
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