14 To the “Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde” in Vienna
[Society of Musical Dilettanti, or Amateur Musical Society. Autograph in the Archives of the Society in Vienna]
Gentlemen,
I am extremely grateful for the honor you have done me in admitting me among you as a member of the Vienna Musik-Verein [Musical Union]. I cannot, unfortunately, flatter myself that I have as yet deserved this distinction, but allow me to say that it will not be my fault if I do not become worthy of it.
If ever the occasion should offer in which I can be agreeable or useful to the Society of the Musik-Verein, be assured that I shall gladly avail myself of it, and that you will henceforth have a claim on my gratitude and devotion.
I have the honor to be, gentlemen,
Yours faithfully,
F. Liszt
Venice, June 1st, 1838