To my great surprise I learned that almost nothing had been done in my affair since the general management had not been supplied with a copy of the libretto. I immediately got a new libretto copied out and have sent it direct to Herr von Liittichau by stage-coach. I was glad to make this an opportunity of introducing the modifications of the Catholic party at once into the text of the libretto and hope thereby to have removed a great cause of stumbling.
A few days ago I also got a letter from Herr Reissiger, whose kindly and most cordial advances have really cheered and refreshed me. He has studied the score of my opera and, so far as I can see, is not displeased with it.
Richard Wagner
Source: Letters of Richard Wagner, Volume 1, ed. Altmann/Hull (London: Dent, 1927), No. 57