Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of August 22, 1877

Overview

They marked Dannreuther’s final day with practical arrangements, including returning funds to friends in England and discussing a possible family reconciliation in London. The evening brought pleasant visitors, birthday greetings to the king, and the departure of their guest.

Content

Wednesday, August 22:

Last day with our friend Dannreuther, to whom we give the task of returning the money to our friends in England. In addition to that, I discuss with him the possibility of Daniella’s return to her father if he were to settle in London. But what of his health? Oh, if only God in His mercy would grant this destiny a conciliatory ending through our child!

In the evening some people from Mecklenburg, patrons from last year, very pleasant. R. sends birthday greetings to the King (I wrote yesterday to Herr Strecker, asking him not to publish the Idyll). Departure of our friend Dannreuther in the evening.