This is just to inform you that I am here and not there [Anderson footnote: “Beethoven means that he is in Vienna and not at Döbling…”] and that I too desire to hear from you whether you are there or here – I should like to speak to you for a few moments, when I know that you are alone at home – Enjoy life, but not voluptuously – Proprietor, Governor, Pasha of various rotten fortresses ! ! ! ! ! –
In haste, your friend
Beethoven