11March 1785

Il Mio Piu Caro Moglie,

Lady Whitby has written me of our great loss. I understand you wish me to stay where I am, singing and teaching as though I had not experienced the same loss that you, my Love, now face. I want to assure you that I am suffering as deeply as you, Mia Moglie. There is no point to suffering alone when we can heal together. Marchesi happens to bein Salzburgand has agreed to come to Vienna. He will step in for me until such time as it is sensible for me to return to my work. I will be on the first coach after his arrival in Vienna and will soon join you at theVilla Anglaise. Know, my Dearest, ti amo l'inverno e la primavera.

I will see you in just a few days.

Your Adoring and Devoted Husband,

Gabriel