[Music: New bar. Piano Staves (treble & bass), D major, 6/8 time.]

4th movement, Introduzione--largo. Maelzel's metronome [sixteenth-note] =
76.

5th and last movement, 3/4 time. Maelzel's metronome [half-note] = 144.

[Music: Treble clef, B-flat major.]

Pray forgive the confused way in which this is written. It would not
surprise you if you knew my situation; you would rather marvel that I
accomplish so much in spite of it. The Quintet can no longer be delayed,
and must shortly appear; but not the Sonata, until I get an answer from you
and the check, which I long to see. The name of the courier is De Smidt, by
whom you will receive both the Quintet and Sonata. I beg you will give me
an immediate answer. I will write more fully next time.

In haste, your

BEETHOVEN.


262.

TO RIES.

April 19, 1819.

MY DEAR FRIEND,--