15. HUMBOLDT TO VARNHAGEN.
Friedrich Kapp translation
Berlin, December 19, 1833.
I have been prevented by the irksome and noisy Court-life from inquiring personally after the dear health of my friend. I am sorry that I must request you, by the present note, to return me the letter of the Duchess of Dessau, containing the amiable words concerning our sainted friend.
A. v. Humboldt.
Tuesday.