Indeed, what with his school-work and his musical studies, our young friend exerted himself more than was good for him.

When, therefore, in the holidays of 1826 his youngest sister, Emilia, was ordered by the physicians to go to Reinerz, a watering-place in Prussian Silesia, the parents thought it advisable that the too diligent Frederick should accompany her, and drink whey for the benefit of his health.

The travelling party consisted of the mother, two sisters, and himself.

A letter which he wrote on August 28, 1826, to his friend William Kolberg, furnishes some information about his doings there.

It contains, as letters from watering-places usually do, criticisms of the society and accounts of promenadings, excursions, regular meals, and early hours in going to bed and in rising.