made an excursion on the Mediterranean. I kiss mamma's hand and
Nannerl's a thousand times, and am your son, Steffl, and your
brother, Hansl.



16.

Rome, July 7, 1770.

CARA SORELLA MIA,--

I am really surprised that you can compose so charmingly. In a
word, the song is beautiful. Often try something similar. Send me
soon the other six minuets of Haydn. Mademoiselle, j'ai l'honneur
d'etre votre tres-humble serviteur et frere,

CHEVALIER DE MOZART.

[He had received from the Pope the cross of the Order of the
Golden Spur.]



17.

Bologna, July 21, 1770.

I WISH mamma joy of her name-day, and hope that she may live for
many hundred years to come and retain good health, which I always