Thursday 26th (August 26th, 1875)
Cosima Wagner Diaries
The children are ever at their lessons with their new governess, the granddaughter of Rector Baumgarten-Crusius, [1] whom R. had known at the Kreuzschule, and whose manner pleases me exceedingly. – at midday, Mr. Schuré and Mr. Lang of Boston; we visit the theatre with them! in the evening, Mr. and Mrs. von Schleinitz. Repentant telegram from Richter [2].
[1] Attached to this page: The “very esteemed Vice-Principal” B.-C. at the Kreuzschule Dresden is mentioned on p. 27 f. by ML, shortly before RW’s departure to Leipzig in 1827.
[2] Posted and dispatched the same day from Vienna: “Most esteemed master. Forgiveness to the penitent. Please write me everything you wanted to tell me, so that I can fully understand and regret my wrongdoing. Mourning my absence, I assure you that your loyalty has never wavered. Yours faithfully for life, Hans Richter.”
Revised English translation by Jo Cousins.