Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of August 24, 1875

Overview

Richter sends a foolish and crude letter, and Richard stays silent about it at first before writing back in the night. She tries to steady the situation, reflecting before taking her own next step.

Content

Tuesday, August 24:

Letter from Richter, so foolish and crude that one wonders how it is possible; R. receives it, tells me nothing about it, but in the night he gets up and writes. On my inquiry, he tells me what Richter’s letter contained and that he is answering it. I reflect and then—on