R. W.

ZURICH, April 9th, 1854.



151.

What do you think, dear friend? Would it be of any use if I sent
you a letter to the King of Saxony, which the Grand Duke of
Weimar might forward to him through a confidential person
(perhaps his ambassador)? I admit that the Prime Minister of
Saxony would be more important than the King, but to such a
person I cannot possibly apply. Would the Grand Duke do this?
Something must be done; I must be able to fly from my ordinary
condition at least "off and on," otherwise--

How are YOU? Do write!

Your

R. W.



152.

For five days, dearest Richard, I have been in bed suffering from
catarrh and intermittent fever, and shall probably have to be