Ludwig van Beethoven -

Ludwig van Beethoven-part of hand written letter from the German composer to his brother Translation: 'Be with us. God forbid that the natural tie between brothers should again be unnaturally torn asunder; for even without this my life may not be of long duration. I repeat that I have nothing against your wife, although her conduct towards me has on several occasions been unpleasant. Apart from this, my illness, which has lasted 3 1/2 months, has made me extremely sensitive and excitable. Away with everything which does not help to mend the matter, that I, my good Carl, may get into a more tranquil condition, so essential for me. If you look at my lodging you will see the consequences of my being obliged to confide in strangers, especially when I am ill. Do not refer to other matters of which we have already spoken. If you can come today you can take Carl with you. I therefore enclose this open letter to H. Böcklinger, which you can at once forward to him.' LvB: 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827. The History of Music, by Emil Naumann. Volume IV, p.928/9.