London, 12 September 1878 

Dear Rudolf, 

At half past one this morning my wife,” to whom I had been 
legally married the previous evening, died peacefully after a long 
illness. 

I anticipate a number of additional expenses and, as my bank 
balance is somewhat low, you would oblige me by promptly 
sending me a remittance of about £200 at your earliest conveni- 
ence. 

Your 
Friedrich