Autograph letter from the German author, physician and celebrated eye surgeon, whose autobiography Heinrich Stillings Jugend (1777) was published with the help of his friend Goethe. Addressed to Monsieur Pfeffel, Director of the Military School, Colmar. Heidelberg, March 31, 1787; 1 p. In fine condition with a few spots of foxing and annotations in another hand to the address panel. 8 x 6.5 inches; 20 x 16.5 cm.

Translated in full: "Finally, the fifty Reichsthaler have been duly paid out to me; however, a small technical issue has arisen. Your..., in which you had written the invoice template for me, has been packed away in the warehouse. If this form should therefore not be sufficient for your receipt, please be so kind as to send a new message. A week from this coming Monday—namely on the very last day of Easter—I will depart from here.
Yesterday, a Saxon manuscript also arrived. Chateauneuf promises to provide pieces weekly, and otherwise to remain honest and industrious. Fare well, dearest friend! Greet everyone worthy and dear. Yours, Jung / Written in a rush and right in the midst of moving regions."