Goethekreis. - Kestner, Charlotte, geb. Buff, friend of Goethe, the "Lotte" in the "Werther" letter novel (1753-1828). Eigh. Mission to a linseed weaver, "Charlotte Kestner". 5 lines on grey concept paper. 8.1 x 20 cm. (Hannover) 30.XI.1810. "Given Knadt into work in Linden by the Leinweber." Number and dimensions of various textiles, including 4 tablecloths. - The meeting with Charlotte Buff in June 1772 inspired the young Goethe, who, however, finally processed the hopeless relationship into "The Sorrows of the Young Werther". The much later visit of Charlotte Kestner to Weimar also attracted Thomas Mann as a material for a novel.