Look at the date, my very dear Tr[eitschke]! It only occurred to me afterwards that the song [WoO 94] had already been composed before I met you.
You will receive today the letter I mentioned yesterday –– and about which I first wanted to consult you. I should be heartily delighted if it were to serve your purpose.
I never hear anything from Pálffy. Besides, I only go to him about what I have already decided a very long time ago.
Your friend
Beethoven