Wagner's Letters

Richard Wagner to Minna Wagner

November 24, 1861 · Vienna

Subject

Telegram

Overview

Wagner's telegram to Minna on their silver-wedding anniversary, two days after he had asked her for a year's separation so that he might concentrate on a new work.

Letter

Peace, patience!

Source: Letters of Richard Wagner: The Burrell Collection, ed. John N. Burk (Macmillan, 1950), No. 245