Charles Hodges an Louis Spohr in Kassel

8 Große Gallen Gasse. Frankfurt am Main
D 14 Sept. 1846

Sir

In reply to your very friendly letter, Mr. Haupt requests me to state that, as it is his intention to leave Frankfurt in about three weeks, on his way home to Leipsic, he purposes¹ doing himself the honour of waiting upon you and will personally lay his Musical Compositions in your hands.
Allow me to thank you for the prompt and friendly answer you gave to my former letter², and³ permit me to⁴ attestain a hope that you will do all in your power to advance the views and further the interest of Mr. Haupt, who I am confident meris such patronage – his success will be the entire work of your own hands.

I have the honour to be
Sir
Your very obed.⁵ humble servant
Charles Hodges

Should you by any chance visit Frankfurt, I trust that I may have the pleasure of thanking you personally.