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Haydn by J. Cuthbert (James Cuthbert) Hadden
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"10th. It is considered unnecessary to detail the services required
of the said Joseph Heyden more particularly, since his Serene
Highness is pleased to hope that he will of his own free will
strictly observe not only these regulations, but all others that may
from time to time be made by his Highness, and that he will place
the orchestra on such a footing, and in such good order, that he
may bring honour upon himself, and deserve the further favour of the
Prince, his master, who thus confides in his zeal and discretion.

"11th. A salary of four hundred florins to be received quarterly
is hereby bestowed upon the said Vice-Capellmeister by his Serene
Highness.

"12th. In addition, the said Joseph Heyden shall have board at
the officers' table, or half a gulden a day in lieu thereof.

"13th. Finally, this agreement shall hold good for at least three
years from May 1st, 1761, with the further condition that if at
the conclusion of this term the said Joseph Heyden shall desire
to leave the service, he shall notify his intention to his
Highness half-a-year beforehand.

"14th. His Serene Highness undertakes to keep Joseph Heyden in
his service during this time, and should he be satisfied with
him, he may look forward to being appointed Capellmeister. This,
however, must not be understood to deprive his Serene Highness of
the freedom to dismiss the said Joseph Heyden at the expiration
of the term, should he see fit to do so.

"Duplicate copies of this document shall be executed and
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