Article: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer, 1756--1791) married Constanze Weber in 1782 and they had six children, only two of whom survived infancy. The letters between them suggest their marriage was a happy one.

To Constanze,

I have at this moment received your dear letter and am delighted to hear that you are well and in good spirits. Madame Leutgeb has laundered my nightcap and neck-tie, but I should like you to see them! Good God! I kept on telling her; "Do let me show you how she (my wife) does them!" -- But it was no used.

I am delighted that you have a good appetite -- but whoever gorges a lot, must also shit a lot -- no, walk a lot, I mean. But I should not like you to take long walks without me.

I entreat you to ...

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