Wilhelm Benecke, [London], to Henry Crabb Robinson,  [London], 22 December 1827. 

[?] Dec 22 1827 

My dear Sir,

            I enclose the bill for £1000. – and will thank you to order the money to be paid in to Messrs Martin, Hone, & Martin on account of Wm B. & Co either to-day or on Monday morng

              Since last Wednesday many tears have been shed in our house. My beloved Emily has been advanced to a higher sphere!

            I hope you will come and see us to-morrow                                  yours very truly

    Wm Benecke

Text: HCR Correspondence, Dr. Williams's Library, London, 1827, letter 37.