Maximilian Franz (Köln, Erzbischof), Brief an Graf Sigismund zu Salm und Reifferscheid, Bonn, 1. Januar 1794

The Elector and Archbishop of Cologne, Maximilian Franz, informs his Obristhofmeister Count Sigismund zu Salm und Reifferscheid that he must reduce the personnel in the court orchestra to a bare minimum due to the difficult financial situation, and sets down his thoughts on the matter.