Brahms, Johannes. (1833–1897) Autograph LetterAutograph letter, signed JB, three pages on two adjoining sheets, to his publisher Fritz Simrock, in Berlin. 4. 25 x 5. 5, January 4, 1896. In part (translated from German): Lets leave it as it is: me in the hotel, the pretty ladies ("hbschen Weibchen") at your place. I will also profit by it: when they are comfortably settled, they will receive me that much more kindly; but can they do that from an uncomfortable hotel, what good will eel, snails and