You might very soon send me just a keg of '34. I am still in debt to the chorus here for a promised glass of wine ever since my opera was produced and I cannot afford any. I ask you only if it does not put you to too great expense and inconvenience.
P.S. Both and your promised visit here must be soon, because I may shortly be in prison and would not then be able to offer you much company. Therefore soon - do you understand?
Richard Wagner
Source: Letters of Richard Wagner, Volume 1, ed. Altmann/Hull (London: Dent, 1927), No. 34