To I. M. Kondratyev, 15 September 1891. Moscow.
И. М. КОНДРАТЬЕВУ, 15 сентября 1891 г. Москва.
Headnote
Dated 15 September 1891, from Moscow (Malaya Dmitrovka, in Firgang’s house), to Ivan Maksimovich Kondratyev.
Chekhov politely asks Kondratyev to prepare his bill and send it to him by post, explaining that he would have called in person but is not entirely well and is confined to the house. He closes with good wishes and his signature.
The tone is brief, formal, and courteous – a short practical note rather than a literary letter.
15 September 1891. Moscow.
15 сентября 1891 г. Москва.
15 September. Malaya Dmitrovka, Firgang’s house.
15 сентября. Мл. Дмитровка, д. Фирганг.
Much-esteemed Ivan Maksimovich!
Многоуважаемый Иван Максимович!
Be so good as not to refuse to prepare and send me my bill by post. I would have called on you myself, but I am not entirely well and am stuck at home without going out.
Будьте добры, не откажите приготовить и прислать мне мой счет по почте. Я бы сам явился к Вам, да не совсем здоров и безвыходно сижу дома.
I wish you all the best.
Желаю Вам всего хорошего.
Sincerely yours with respect,
Искренно Вас уважающий