Goethekreis. - Carus, Carl Gustav, Goethe's friend, physician, naturalist, philosopher, writer and painter (1789-1869). Eigh. Letter from the U.S. "Carus". 3 p. Double leaf. Gr. 8vo. Dresden 16.II.1854. To a professor who wanted to dedicate one of his works to the King of Saxony and asked Carus for mediation. He, Carus, had addressed Mr. von Zeschau, Minister of the Royal House: "... After I join him in saying that you have been over Dante several times with our king. He was immediately of the opinion that there was absolutely no need for any further question and permission. After this you would be able to send the work against d. 12/12 direct, and perhaps best to the Oberhofmeister Sr. Majest. ... who sees Majest every day, and so the work is the highest of the same, after you have given him the decision of the Lord who is here with him. Minister's knowledge could best be handed over ...'.