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92Rough drafts of letters to Anthony and Stephen JańskiLetter Nr. 21Berlin, November 6, 1828Dear brothers,This letter is meant for the both of you. Read it yourselves. Whereshould I begin, if not by revealing what you surely already know. Do not beangry with me. In reality, what I did, Anthony, is something that youundoubtedly suspected, and which I tried to hide from Stephen. I did it becauseI felt I had to. A promise and the anticipation of what pertains to marriage,perhaps even a kind of personal weakness, prompted me to do it. 1 I knew thatI was doing wrong, even when the wrong could no longer be undone.However, this act cannot be allowed to hinder my career and thepursuit of my goals, and I pay no attention to false rumors. It finallyhappened. Please, do not be angry with me, or with her. Be convinced that,as a brother, I am as devoted to you as any brother could be. I am foreverthinking of the most effective ways to assist and direct you. You willdefinitely receive a small semi-annual allotment in January. Please write a fewwords to me. Let me know where you are living. Send me news aboutyourselves, and what people /especially the family/ think about my escapade -if they know about it. Note: Our good father is aware of all that happened. 2Give him my most sincere greetings. You can show him this letter. As soon aspossible upon my return, I would like to relieve him of some of his difficultresponsibilities.I beg you to write to me - briefly of necessity, but succinctly. Havefather add at least a few words. Anthony has been invited to Pękowo for