Goethe-Kreis. - Bertuch, Friedrich Justin, playwright, translator, publisher, publisher and wholesaler in Weimar, friends with Goethe (1747-1822). Eigh. Letter from the U.S. "F J Bertuch". 21/2 pp., closely described. Double leaf. 4to. Weimar 13.X.1785. Extensive business letter to a "highly respected friend", with discussion of a number of measures in his economic relations. "... Your explanation on my request for taking over the Mercury Debt that I gave to my friend and Hrn. Colleges Wieland immediately helped, is so solid and honett that we would have to break the step with Hoffmanns and go over to you immediately; if not circumstances, which unfortunately still make us necessary for a year to Laviren ...". Describes the financial situation with loans and repayments and states: "... Wieland's too much kindness is to blame for all this nonsense. So our planned business, dear friend, must remain in Suspenso until then. But I'm counting on your strict discretion so that Hoffmanns won't know what to do and thwart this purpose by evil will. I already know him as a bad payer", but the high amount she owes "is payment for flowers that she receives from my wife". Treats the future relationship with the Naumann couple in Dresden and at the end notes: "...because I love the strictest order in dealings ...". Asks the bookseller Kummer to deliver a package intended for the Viennese bookseller Gräffer. The lower half of the third page is filled with various additions. - The mention of Christoph Martin Wielands refers to Bertuch's collaboration with Wieland's "Teutschem Merkur". - Interesting insight into Bertuch ́s business activities. - Included a receipt by Heinrich Friedrich Christian Bertuch (1771-1828), concerning a number of books and booklets (including Iffland ́s "Mimische ==References====External links==* Official website