Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of April 12, 1877

Overview

Domestic anxieties weigh on the writer, but there is relief in R.’s ability to work. News and conversation about finances and politics paint a bleak picture of the wider situation, especially the poor condition of trade and industry.

Content

Thursday, April 12:

Domestic worries for me, but R. is able to work, and that is the main thing.

In the evening a visit from our friend Gross, who is not at all happy about the position with the guaranteed payment.

Various rumors and finally definite news of Bismarck's leave of absence. Our trade and industry are in a deplorable state.