It would be unjust, however, not
to recognize. the vital energy, the wealth of vigor, the
praiseworthy activity of this country, in which a group of
intelligent men, nobly devoted to their task, may bring about
fine results, more easily than elsewhere.
At any rate I approve of what you have done, and compliment you
on having accepted Hiller's offer, [Namely, a position as
Professor at the Conservatorium of Cologne, which Reinecke
occupied from 1851 to 1854.] and shall have pleasure in sending
to your new address some of my latest publications, which will
appear towards the end of May (amongst others a new edition,
completely altered and well corrected, I hope, of my twelve great
Etudes, the Concerto without orchestra dedicated to Henselt, and
the six "Harmonies Poetiques et Religieuses"). I have also
written a very melancholy Polonaise, and some other trifles which
you will perhaps like to look over.
Let me hear from you soon, my dear Mr. Reinecke, and depend,
under all circumstances, on the faithful attachment of
Yours affectionately and sincerely,
F. Liszt
Eilsen, March 19th, 1851
73. To Dr. Eduard Liszt in Vienna
[An uncle of Liszt's (that is, the younger half-brother of his
father), although Liszt was accustomed to call him his cousin:
