To: Herr Huber
Vienna, 1814

Anderson v1 pg484 - letter #518


        Here, my dear Huber, you are receiving the promised copper engraving [Anderson footnote: “…Blasius Höfel’s 1814 engraving after Letronne’s pencil portrait of Beethoven…”]. Since you yourself thought it worthwhile to ask me for, surely I need not fear to be accused of vanity in letting you have it ––

        Except my good wishes, and think now and then with pleasure of your friend

                                                                           Ludwig van Beethoven
                                                                  who sincerely esteems you.