Dato: 24. marts 1868
Fra: H.C. Andersen   Til: Marcus Spring

Copenhagen, 24of March 1868

My Dear Sir! Excellent friend!

You and your noble lady have not forgotten me, I am sure of that, and as one of my friends, Mr. Melchior, whose lovely family I visit nearly every day, is starting for New York, I can't omit to send you and yours my warmest compliments. I am, thank God, still well and youthful in mind. I have been traveling every year, in France, in Switzerland, Spain and Portugal to refresh my mind, thus refreshed return home bringing with me new tales and stories, that fly all over the world. God has been so good towards me, that I am obliged to put the question to myself: What have I done to deserve all the good that befalls me? You will no doubt have read in the New York Times some months ago how beautiful my native town Odense has honored me, by electing me to citizen of honor in the town. ... Sending my kindest regard to you, to your lady, and to every one who has room in their heart for me, I remain, yours for ever.

Hans Christian Andersen.

To Mr. Spring, Esq.

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