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	So, the last day I sent you a letter was the ''{{sic\|Tshaikovsky\|Tschaikowsky}}-Feier at the Liszt Verein''. They played my quartet, my trio, and little pieces. The audience was very enthusiastic; I was presented with an enormous wreath with a most flattering inscription. Whereupon a large company of us went off wildly carousing. The next day I left. (I did indeed stop at the ''Hôtel Hauffe'', about which you wrote). I was accompanied by old and new friends. On the day of my departure I dined at the [[Brodsky\|Brodskys]]' with the ''[[Grieg\|Griegs]]''. I became friends with this most dear little man and with his wife. In [[Berlin]] I was met by [[Adolph Brodsky\|Adolf ''Brodskevich'']], who the previous day had participated in a [[Bülow]] concert, with great success. We spent yesterday together inseparably.		So, the last day I sent you a letter was the ''{{sic\|Tshaikovsky\|Tschaikowsky}}-Feier at the Liszt Verein''. They played my quartet, my trio, and little pieces. The audience was very enthusiastic; I was presented with an enormous wreath with a most flattering inscription. Whereupon a large company of us went off wildly carousing. The next day I left. (I did indeed stop at the ''Hôtel Hauffe'', about which you wrote). I was accompanied by old and new friends. On the day of my departure I dined at the [[Brodsky\|Brodskys]]' with the ''[[Grieg\|Griegs]]''. I became friends with this most dear little man and with his wife. In [[Berlin]] I was met by [[Adolph Brodsky\|Adolf ''Brodskevich'']], who the previous day had participated in a [[Bülow]] concert, with great success. We spent yesterday together inseparably.

	I had a meeting with the directors of my concert at the ''Philharmonie''. It will take place on 8th February in very formal circumstances. I had a long meeting with ''[[Bock]]''; he's a very able and intelligent little fellow. Both here and in [[Berlin]] I'm continually introduced to a mass of people, but because of this it's categorically impossible to write. I'm seeing ''[[Hugo Bock]]'' today. He's especially dear and kind and ~~very sympathetic~~.		I had a meeting with the directors of my concert at the ''Philharmonie''. It will take place on 8th February in very formal circumstances. I had a long meeting with ''[[Bock]]''; he's a very able and intelligent little fellow. Both here and in [[Berlin]] I'm continually introduced to a mass of people, but because of this it's categorically impossible to write. I'm seeing ''[[Hugo Bock]]'' today. He's especially dear and kind and most agreeable.

	Today I'm going with [[Brodsky]] to ''[[Hamburg]]''. Tomorrow there's a ''[[Bülow]]'' concert, in which [[Brodsky]] is taking part. My first rehearsal is on 17/5 January. I have free days between the 10th and 17th, and I want to escape to [[Lübeck]] and go into hiding. My fatigue from the multitude of feelings and tribulations has reached its ultimate extent, and I need solitude. I won't be going to Copenhagen because they're suggesting impossible dates.		Today I'm going with [[Brodsky]] to ''[[Hamburg]]''. Tomorrow there's a ''[[Bülow]]'' concert, in which [[Brodsky]] is taking part. My first rehearsal is on 17/5 January. I have free days between the 10th and 17th, and I want to escape to [[Lübeck]] and go into hiding. My fatigue from the multitude of feelings and tribulations has reached its ultimate extent, and I need solitude. I won't be going to Copenhagen because they're suggesting impossible dates.

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{{letterhead
|Date=28 December 1887/9 January 1888
|To=[[Pyotr Jurgenson]]
|Place=[[Berlin]]
|Language=Russian
|Autograph=[[Klin]] (Russia): {{RUS-KLč}} (a{{sup|3}}, No. 2591)
|Publication={{bib|1902/25|Жизнь Петра Ильича Чайковского ; том 3}} (1902) ("23 December 1887") (abridged)<br/>{{bib|1952/58|П. И. Чайковский. Переписка с П. И. Юргенсоном ; том 2}} (1952), p. 78<br/>{{bib|1974/53|П. И. Чайковский. Полное собрание сочинений ; том XIV}} (1974), p. 307–308
}}
==Text and Translation==
{{Lettertext
|Language=Russian
|Translator=Brett Langston
|Original text={{right|''Берлин''<br/>9 января 1888}}
Ты меня просишь забегать везде, где я буду, на ''poste restante'', а я тебя убедительнейшее прошу постоянно адресовать к Боку или к Вольфу. Это мне гораздо удобнее. Вольф обещал распорядиться, чтобы твоё лейпцигское письмо мне доставили. Продолжаю рассказ о моих похождениях. Представь себе, что, ''Фридрих'' за 2 дня до лейпцигского концерта вдруг исчез; точно в воду канул. Это что-то непостижимое, но очень приятное. Вчера я переговорил о нем с Вольфом; по всем видимостям, это какая-то амальгама мошенника с дураком. Так или иначе, но я с ним при первом его, появлении развяжусь окончательно, только, конечно, не иначе как деньгами. А не то так буду тянуть до Праги и попрошу твоей помощи.

Итак, в день, когда я тебе отправил последнее письмо, был ''{{sic|Tshaikovsky|Tschaikowsky}}-Feier в Liszt Verein''. Играли мой квартет, моё трио и мелкие пиэсы. Публика была очень восторженная; мне поднесли огромный венок с весьма лестной надписью. Засим мы большой компанией жестоко кутили. На следующий день я уехал. (Стоял я именно, в ''Hôtel Hauffe'', о котором ты пишешь.) Меня провожали приятели старые и новые. В день отъезда я обедал у Бродских с ''Григами''. Я очень подружился с этим милейшим маленьким человечком и с его, женой. В Берлине меня встретил Адольф ''Бродскевич'', который ещё накануне участвовал в Бюловском концерте с большим успехом. Вчерашний день мы провели с ним неразлучно.

Я имел совещание с директорами ''Philharmonie'' моем концерте. Он состоится 8-го февраля при весьма торжественной обстановке. С ''Боком'' я имел большое совещание; он очень ловкий и умный малый. И здесь, и в Берлине знакомлюсь беспрестанно с массой людей, но обо всем этом писать решительно невозможно. Сегодня виделся с ''Гуго Боком''. Он как-то особенно добр и мил и очень симпатичен.

Сегодня едем с Бродским в ''Гамбург''. Завтра там ''Бюловский'' концерт, в коем Бродский участвует. Моя первая репетиция 17/5 янв[аря]. В промежутке между 10 и 17 я имею свободные дни и хо чу удрать в Любек и скрываться. Моя усталость от преизобилия впечатлений и волнений дошла до последней степени, и одиночество мне необходимо. В Копенгаген не поеду, ибо, мне предлагают невозможные дни.

Спасибо милый друг, за предложение приехать спасать меня. Если в Праге Фридрих так пристанет, что, я не в силах буду отделаться один, я буду умолять тебя приехать. Но если тебе вздумается приехать раньше, напр[имер] к 8 февр[аля], в Берлин, — я буду в восторге. Обнимаю.
{{right|Твой П. Чайковский}}
Письмо покажи всем общим друзьям.

|Translated text={{right|''[[Berlin]]''<br/>9 January 1888}}
You ask me to go ''poste restante'' wherever it is that I happen to be passing, but I earnestly request you to continue to address [[Bock]] of [[Wolff]]. This is far more convenient for me. [[Wolff]] has promised to arrange for your [[Leipzig]] letter to be forwarded to me. I'm continuing the account of my adventures. Just imagine that ''Friedrich'' suddenly disappeared 2 days before the [[Leipzig]] concert; exactly as if he'd been submerged. This is rather unfathomable, but very welcome. I discussed him yesterday with [[Wolff]]; by all appearances, he's something of a cross between a swindler and a fool. One way or another, but as soon as he shows himself, I shall completely disassociate myself, except of course financially. If not, then I'll haul myself to [[Prague]] and ask for your assistance.

So, the last day I sent you a letter was the ''{{sic|Tshaikovsky|Tschaikowsky}}-Feier at the Liszt Verein''. They played my quartet, my trio, and little pieces. The audience was very enthusiastic; I was presented with an enormous wreath with a most flattering inscription. Whereupon a large company of us went off wildly carousing. The next day I left. (I did indeed stop at the ''Hôtel Hauffe'', about which you wrote). I was accompanied by old and new friends. On the day of my departure I dined at the [[Brodsky|Brodskys]]' with the ''[[Grieg|Griegs]]''. I became friends with this most dear little man and with his wife. In [[Berlin]] I was met by [[Adolph Brodsky|Adolf ''Brodskevich'']], who the previous day had participated in a [[Bülow]] concert, with great success. We spent yesterday together inseparably.

I had a meeting with the directors of my concert at the ''Philharmonie''. It will take place on 8th February in very formal circumstances. I had a long meeting with ''[[Bock]]''; he's a very able and intelligent little fellow. Both here and in [[Berlin]] I'm continually introduced to a mass of people, but because of this it's categorically impossible to write. I'm seeing ''[[Hugo Bock]]'' today. He's especially dear and kind and very sympathetic.

Today I'm going with [[Brodsky]] to ''[[Hamburg]]''. Tomorrow there's a ''[[Bülow]]'' concert, in which [[Brodsky]] is taking part. My first rehearsal is on 17/5 January. I have free days between the 10th and 17th, and I want to escape to [[Lübeck]] and go into hiding. My fatigue from the multitude of feelings and tribulations has reached its ultimate extent, and I need solitude. I won't be going to Copenhagen because they're suggesting impossible dates.

Thank you, dear friend, for your offer to come and rescue me. If Friedrich is such a nuisance in [[Prague]] that I don't have the strength to break free, I shall beg you to come. But if you were thinking of coming earlier, for example for 8 February, in [[Berlin]], then I should be delighted. I embrace you.
{{right|Yours P. Tchaikovsky}}
Show the letter to all our mutual friends.
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