I'm 
                hoping to have a reply from you -- as for Simrock's letter, I 
                consider that we could give him the things with modifications, 
                seeing that it would always mean a certain sum; we could make 
                the contract with him only in respect of Paris. Afterwards 
                he can then do what he likes -- In this way the Comptoir d'Industrie 
                could raise no objection -- What do you think? -- I am not very 
                well yet, but I am hoping that my health will improve -- Come 
                to me soon -- I embrace you with all my heart -- Many complements 
                to a most particular place.
                                                                              Your 
                
                                                                                     Beethoven
                      To 
                my friend Gleichenstein, who is without his peer in good and evil. 
                The number of Gleichenstein's residence.