You know that I am a great talker, and was so when I left you. At
present I replace this very much by signs, for the son of this family
is deaf and dumb. I must now set to work at my opera. I regret very much
that I cannot send you the minuet you wish to have, but, God willing,
perhaps about Easter you may see both it and me. I can write no
more.--Farewell! and pray for me.
27.
Milan, Nov. 3, 1770.