Johann Seibert, Rechnung für die Behandlung Ludwig van Beethovens zwischen dem 21. Dezember 1826 und dem 26. März 1827, Abschrift

Transcription: "Rechnung. / uiber die bei dem seeligen H. Ludwig v. Beethoven / in seiner letzten Krankheit vom 21. Dezember [1]826 / bis 26. März d. J. geleisteten chirurgischen Verrich= / tungen, gemachte Visiten, und öfters gepflogenen / ärztlichen Beratungen. / Vier Mahl die Operation / der Paracentexis Abdominis unternommen / sammt gemachten Verbänden, und / Behandlung a 15 f C.M. - - 60f / Neunzig Visiten die öfters mit / ärztlichen Berathungen verbunden / waren a 1 f 30 x C.M. - - - 135 f / Summa 195 f C. M. / Wien am 28. April [1]827. / Johann Seibert m/p / Primarchirurg und / Operateur im kk / allgem. Krankenhause."

("Invoice for the surgical tasks, visits and frequent medical consultations for the late H. Ludwig v. Beethoven during his last illness from 21 December [1]826 to 26 March of this year. Four operations on the paracentexis abdominis, including bandages and treatment at 15 f C.M. a time -- 60 f. Ninety visits which were often connected with medical consultations at 1 f 30 x C.M. -- 135 f. Total 195 f C.M. Vienna 29 April [1]827. Johann Seibert mp, senior surgeon and operateur in the kk public hospital.")

This demand was rejected as being unduly high. Anton Schindler's reaction to this invoice can be found under the call number NE 103, III, 10. In it he claims that the doctor listed more visits and treatments than he actually undertook. Seibert finally agreed on 150 florin. He got the money on November, 23rd, 1827.