Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of April 11, 1877

Overview

The day is dominated by obligations, pressure, and interruptions from every direction. Requests for money, pleading appeals, and negotiation over leave create a sense of strain, while the household is also burdened by people seeking favors and support.

Content

Wednesday, April 11:

Work and troubles.

Telegrams from Richter, saying he will be given leave only if the three works are granted. R. writes to him, saying that nothing can be got from him this way.

Herr Staudt asks for payment. Besides that, begging requests from all sides, and particularly requests to us to become godparents, some of them very touching.