To: Johann Nepomuk Hummel
Vienna, before February 27, 1814

 

Most Charming Hummel!

        Please conduct this time too the drum-rolls and cannonades with your excellent Kappellmeister’s and Master of the Ordanance’s baton – Please do so.   If you would like me to cannonade you sometime, I am at your service, both body and soul –

                                                                              Your friend
                                                                                                Beethoven