Letter 177
Tchaikovsky Research
| Date | late 1860s [1] |
|---|---|
| Addressed to | Ivan Klimenko |
| Where written | Moscow |
| Language | Russian |
| Autograph Location | unknown |
| Publication | П. И. Чайковский. Полное собрание сочинений, том V (1959), p. 200 |
| Notes | Manuscript copy in Klin (Russia): Tchaikovsky State Memorial Musical Museum-Reserve |
Text and Translation
Based on a handwritten copy in the Tchaikovsky State Memorial Musical Museum-Reserve at Klin, which may contain differences in formatting and content from Tchaikovsky's original letter.
| Russian text (original) |
English translation By Brett Langston |
| Друг души! Я совершенно позабыл вчера дать тебе знать, что тебя просит к себе сегодня в среду Рачинский. Пожалуйста, будь у него; заходи за мной в 8½ ч[асов] в Московский трактир, а оттуда пойдём вместе.
Верный по гроб. Пёттттр |
Spirit friend! I completely forgot yesterday to let you know that Rachinsky asked you to come today, Wednesday. Please, join us; meet me at 8.30 in the Moscow restaurant, and from there we'll go on together.
Loyal unto the grave Pyotttttr [2] |
Notes and References
- ↑ Dated to the late 1860s on the basis that Tchaikovsky was friendly with Sergey Rachinsky at that time.
- ↑ The composer and Ivan Klimenko often referred to themselves by humorous versions of their names.
