255 To Hoffmann von Fallersleben
Dear, excellent friend,
I have received the enclosed note for you from the Princess. It comes to you with my most heartfelt greetings. Please forgive me for not having this time sent you my good wishes on the 2nd April; [Hoffmann’s birthday, and at the same time Liszt’s name-day] but as long as the Princess’s absence lasts I recognize only sorrowful anniversaries and no festivals of rejoicing. Meanwhile rest assured that I think of you always with faithful friendship, and remain ever truly devoted to you.
F. Liszt
April 18th, 1861
P.S.—I send you herewith the “Vereins-Lied”—and three other of your songs.