Friday, June 5:
I made purchases for Fidi's birthday; R. orchestrates. Letter from Dr. Hemsen, the King of Württemberg's librarian, reporting that the King will not participate in the festival performances.
Cosima's Diaries
Diary Entry of June 5, 1874
Overview
The day is devoted to Fidi’s birthday preparations and a sense of family routine, while R. continues orchestrating. A letter from Dr. Hemsen interrupts the domestic mood with disappointing news that the King of Württemberg will not take part in the festival performances.