Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of December 22, 1869

Overview

Cosima cannot sleep after hearing Hans has been ill but enjoying himself in Florence, and she spends the night shaping a Christmas prayer and a comedy. The day is consumed by town errands, furnishing the dollhouse, and Christmas preparations. Pohl writes to Richard, who remains indisposed.

Content

Wednesday, December 22:

Did not sleep; the cook in Munich writes to Hermine that Hans has been enjoying himself in Florence, but has been ill. During the night, when thinking of the children’s delight, I consider ideas for a prayer for Christmas Eve. Then in my head I work out my comedy.

In the morning to town again; furnish the dollhouse. Christmas activities all day long. In the morning a letter to R. from Pohl. R. indisposed.