To: Amalie Sebald
Teplitz, after September 17, 1812

       Thanks for all that you find conducive to my bodily health.  I have already seen to what is most necessary – Besides, the stubbornness of the illness seems to be abating – I warmly sympathize with you in the sorrow which your mother’s illness must be causing you.  You know that I would certainly like to see you.  But I can only receive you lying in bed – Perhaps I shall be well enough to get up tomorrow – All good wishes, dear kind Amalie.
                                                   Your
                                                         Beethoven
                                                                        Who is feeling rather weak.