Oettinger, Eduard Maria, writer, satirical publicist and important bibliographer (1808-1872). Eigh. Letter from the U.S. "Eduard Maria Oettinger". 4 p. Double page with address. 4to. Berlin 1.X.1830. Interesting, characteristic letter to Adolf Bäuerle, the versatile stage author and long-time editor of the influential "Allgemeine Theaterzeitung" in Vienna, which Oettinger addresses with "My revered, dearly beloved Vice:Father". Among other things, about his satirical magazines, which have been repeatedly banned. "... A few days ago, I returned to Berlin from my cross-carriages through France, Holland and Northern Germany. I have followed your kind Rath and continue my 'Eulenspiegel' according to the type of the following sample sheet. My two almanacs 'The Black Ghost' will probably be in your hands. I have asked Mr Sauerländer in Frankfurt am Main to send you a free copy. I'm still not satisfied with travelling, maybe I'll be back in Paris before New Year's ... The Bavarian Landesverweisen was placed in the way of difficulties everywhere. Now things are better in Frankfurt and my plan regarding a German newspaper is only delayed and not lifted. - In 2 months the white ghost of me appears at Taubert in Leipzig, at Easter the red ghost, containing six pleasure games. My gratitude dictated to me, the same to no other than to dedicire my former benefactor, the dear Lord of Bäuerle. In this dedication, I have openly known what I thank you and how much I owe you. They have made me what I am, despite the persecutions, I do not regret being a journalist. I've changed forever. They would not recognize me ...". - In the second part of the letter, he recommends its bearer, "the virtuosos and chamber music, famous in the art world, Mr. Belke [i.e. the bass trombonist Friedrich August Belcke, 1795-1874]. On the basset horn the same has attained such perfection that he may be called the Matador of the Masters ...". Repeats his gratitude to Bäuerle: "... No hour has passed in which I would not have thought back to you with deep thanks! Write to me soon ... because you know that I don't like to stay in a place for very long ...". - Oettinger was for a time employee of Bäuerles at the "Theaterzeitung", as well as his satirical colleague Moritz Gottlieb Sapphire, with whom he has much similarity after his resume and journalistic activity, although less provocative and much more diligent than sapphire, because Oettiner's large biographical collection "Moniteur des Dates" is a phenomenal example of diligence and readliness. - A good steel engraving portrait of Oettinger with faksimilated signature.