To: Nikolaus Zmeskall von Domanovecz
Vienna, April, 1814

Anderson v1 pg453 - letter #476


Dear Z[meskall],

        I am not going to travel; at any rate I refuse to submit to any compulsion in this respect –– the matter requires more mature consideration –– Meanwhile the work has now been sent off to the Prince RegentIf people want me, then they can have me, and, what is more, I am still free to say yes or no.  Freedom ! ! ! !  What more does one want ? ? ?  I should very much like to discuss my rooms with you and what arrangements I ought to make –