Although on my old blog I have written about This extraordinary talent and extraordinary character of a woman, and here - About marriage from Redenów (tongued Mrs. Aneta Augustyn), but never enough good people. Perhaps it's just my personal infatuation with this character, which neither the reader nor the historians do not share? Well, de gustibus non est disputandum: I remain faithful to his election ...
so this time - based on the text Heinrich Schubert, which appeared in " Wandererze Riesengbirge them" No. 1 of 1913 - put another beautiful story about Fryderyce, unquestioned and the lady on Bukowiec Kostrzyca. Text is very długaśny, So let itself split into two parts.
May 12, 1744, in a family of Brunswick Wolfenbüttel Colonel Friedrich Adolf Riedesela, Baron zu Eisenbach, the wife of 1762 was Friederike von Massow, the world came second daughter, which was given the baptismal names Juliane Friederike Johanna, but the closest he affectionately called Fritze. When in 1776 British troops in support of Brunswick set off to America, took part in the expedition also Riedesel, in 1777, joined by his wife with three children. It was only in 1783 - together with German troops - the whole family returned briefly to Wolfenbüttel to soon move to Brunswick.
Next, quiet years were devoted to science and education of daughters, on Palm Sunday 1788 Friederike was confirmed in. In the same year, however, Duke of Brunswick has a mutual assistance treaty with stadtholder ( governor) of the Netherlands, resulting in Riedesel - now at the rank of general - went the auxiliary branch in Maastricht. Also, this time accompanied by his family and continued her studies Fritze, downloading music and drawing lessons. Another trip to the Netherlands in 1790 brought a lot to the development of extremely talented Friederike. Late winter 1792 and 1793, the family spent in Berlin, there Mrs met Starosta Higher Mining ( Berghauptman n), Count Friedrich Wilhelm von Reden. This occurred in the home of her uncle, a minister from Massow, the masked ball to celebrate his birthday. Nearly nineteen Fritze disguised as kwiaciareczkę occurred, and it is only danced with her von Reden, which was an unusual distinction.
At the time, von Reden already owned property Buchwald ( Bukowiec ) in the Giant Mountains, where he created a model farm, and - drawing on the traditions of England - founded admirable park. With a great sense of beauty adapted the picturesque landscape around Bukowiec will carry out planting, comma, rose arbors and romantic place to rest and over time created a nearly perfect park layout. And yet it was the work which he was only in his spare time, a much more prominent Niwa, which operated from 1779, was the Silesian mining and metallurgy. He was a very friendly people, he was friends with Count Heinrich Reuss-Stonsdorf XXXVIII (Staniszow), brother of Count Heinrich Reuss-Trebschen XXXXIV (Upper Lusatia), whose wife in 1792 was Friederiki older sister, Augusta. Familial affinities of families Riedesel and Reuss meant that in September 1797, the former appeared in Staniszów, bringing together children and servants, and remained there for a few weeks. It was here that he met again with von Reden Fritze, of which he never forgot, and the entire family on Sept. 13 Riedeselów were placed in his palace. Reden did not fail to prove the obvious interest, but it's very vigorously expressed his admiration magnificent landscaped park.
In 1798, they met again in Berlin a year later in Brunswick. Von Reden, however, still do not have the courage to reveal his feelings towards Friederike. After the death of General Riedesela in 1800, his widow moved in an apartment in Berlin at Leipziger Strasse, vis a vis his son-Reuss. Soon there also appeared to von Reden, but in February 1801, Fritze so she wrote about him: " hiding their feelings, showing me only the friendship, which even then frankly I value myself ." I understood it, but I could only keep silent. Deep hid his infatuation with him, his greatness, goodness. I could not understand one thousand thrown casually, very sensitive półsłówek that I noticed after all. We parted, feeling great proximity, while still being so far away from the .
Here we mention that at the same time the house was visited frequently Reuss princes of the royal family, Crown Prince (later Frederick William IV) and Prince Wilhelm (later Kaiser Wilhelm I). Its very warm character Friederike almost won the heart of the successor to the throne, and his feelings for her have survived until her death.
Finally, in April 1802, Fritze von Reden letter confessed his feelings, expressing at the same time their fear of the compound after young woman with a 50-year-old, no longer quite a healthy man. Fritze with its usual severity considered the proposal of marriage, to seek the advice coming and May 2, offered him their joyful "yes."
In letters to relatives and friends described her unbridled joy from the relationship with the man, " who chose to be miserable and lonely rather than risk that he might me unhappy." It's hard not to quote Here just a few excerpts from her letter: "I feel it and strongly argue that Count Reden is the only man for me, where I see a faithful friend and mentor, is my supreme happiness ." - " is old, is ill, and yet that is what imposes on me the sweetest duty and allows me to be for him, someone he needs. May your devotion I managed to keep such an excellent creature would be his friends thanked me for his presence! . " - "Count Reden deserves all my love; and I know, I feel that I'll never be able to reciprocate the feelings the same extent that he gives it to me. I hope I can make him happy, that God will fulfill my requests and restore his health - and then there will be the world's people more happy than I "-" Man is a wonderful created in order to be happy. God forbid that ever was with me and through me! I do not think it was possible to love more than that, it gives me .
Also Reden wrote in a letter from 21 May to property managers Bukowiec " certainly surprise you know that here I bring him his second lady, much younger, beautiful and beloved, than you are able to imagine - rather, it is a woman so good, friendly and intelligent, like all noble men, as you all are and that is precisely on that great subject in Bukowiec and Kostrzyca deserve. "
August 9, 1802, in Trebschen Fritze was a happy wife, von Reden, and Aug. 14 young couple came to Bukowiec, where subjects who almost idolized his master, prepared many surprises: parades, speeches, music, illumination, etc.. Evening of Aug. 15 made his tribute to the 300 miners, members of the Brotherhood Gwareckiego Kupferberg ( Copper ) music coming from mining and mining lights.
August 20 spouses went to the White, and 25 Fritze wrote: Reden is my ideal spouse. How many people uszczęśliwił here, how much good he did, and conscientiously carry out its business! Dola me is like a second father, friend, carer - in a word: I am proud and happy that I'm married to a man! . "
In September, they traveled to the mining regions of Silesia, from the Upper Silesia Wałbrzych; everywhere were greeted by a very solemn, and Fritze wrote: "my dear spouse by all as a father, and when it arises - is surrounded by tears gratitude and joy. "
In May Von Reden 1803, was appointed minister, which necessitated the move to Berlin, to Bukowiec spouses could only come in summer for a few months. When they arrived here in the summer of 1804, prepared by his wife Reden an unusual surprise: a new pavilion, built at the park site, which offers the best view of the Giant. Was modeled on the architecture of Greek temples, the front top and bore the inscription: " Coniugi dulcissimae. FW Comes Reden. 1804. The pavilion that soon became a favorite corner of Countess.
summer of 1806 years have decided to stay longer in Bukowiec, and among the many guests who as always came to visit, there was also the minister vom Stein, a close and dear friend von Reden. Soon, however, broke out a terrible war with France, and the Prussian army was destroyed in one stroke. Reden had to return to Berlin, where he spent the entire winter and part of the year 1807, performing many duties, he even threatened deportation to France. His wife devoted herself to the organization and supervision of billeting for the soldiers French and to help the poor and suffering. Only after the peace of Tilsit, in August, could come to Bukowiec, where he found them to lead a truly dismal. Dismissed were all the Ministers, and von Reden, which his wife suffered a gross injustice. Recorded September 12: "What a man , what a mind! I and all who surround him padliby before him on his knees - and THIS man meets a despekt, and with it the 6000 miners, which was like a father caring for their happiness, and that's because you can not pay him, not caring about This that such a man would serve well in spite of the money for and so far mainly been guided by a sense of honor and usefulness, and charity! Thank God the only that failed - as many others - have resigned, but was dismissed . " In another place he observes: "We lost 9000 dollars, but the savings we have thought was still enough to welcome our friends, do good and live frugally .
In May 1808 , the year of the exceptional cost of living, she wrote: " have come bad times, high prices are incredible. People lose hope - but it need not be so, and this time God will help us, have mercy on the poor residents of mountainous area, who are suffering severe poverty . " The words went acts: helping where and how they could.
In December 1808, to banishment by Napoleon, was sentenced to Minister von Stein, 6 January 1809, he left Berlin and therefore the Zagan, Boleslawiec Slaski and Lwówek went to Bukowiec, seeking refuge with their friends, family, von Reden. He arrived unexpectedly on Jan. 9 and was received warmly. But even here he was not safe, because in Jelenia Gora, a French garrison, and as a result of a letter circulated by the warrant, would sooner or later recognized. He was known also from his earlier visits in Bukowiec, so Count von Reden gathered his entire staff, starred alongside vom Stein and made an appeal to his faithful servants are not proved to be traitors to him and his best friend.
At this time Minister's spouse vom Stein sent to Bukowiec passport enabling him crossing the Austrian frontier, begging her to as soon as he left the country. Old friend of the family von Reden was ready to share the fate of Stein. Von Reden accompanied them, dressed in rags, January 13 for travel until the sleigh Pass Kowarski, previously rejected the request of his wife so she can accompany them. But she could not accept that her beloved husband alone expose himself to such danger. U lived near the palace bukowieckiego miller, faithful and trustworthy man, lent jednokonne sleigh and wearing a fur coat, the scarf detracts from the face, set off in their footsteps, accompanied by this son of a miller. Sanaa has caught up with her husband just before abroad. Von Reden - but sorry - did not hide his joy when he saw his wife, and Stein congratulated her extraordinary courage. Also known as the southern boundary of von Redenowi managed to pass friends in good hands, then have not bothered with his wife returned to Bukowiec. Stein got the Trutnov to Prague, where twice a week he sent to Bukowiec letters describing their fate. " correspondence with him was a real pleasure ", recorded a countess.
At that time there was a significant deterioration in health status von Reden. His pulmonary symptoms requiring the application of treatment with goat's milk whey. Moreover imposed crippling contributions and compulsory deliveries to cities occupied by the French absorb all the revenue, and although they fell from 21,000 to just 8,000 dollars - the couple lived in happiness no less, than before. Countess diligently studied English and botany, conscientiously cared for cattle farming, cultivation of vegetables and fruits, and any other matters related to agriculture. She tried to establish tobacco plantations, to improve the living conditions of residents of the situation surrounding foothills. When 24 May 1810, the Kostrzyca struck an extremely violent tearing the clouds, causing massive destruction, recorded in his diary: " comforted, helped where it was possible, finding that forgetting about their own loss and damage. In the face of a sense of resignation in humans may not afford to empty action. "
summer of 1811, she began to produce a syrup made from maize and pumpkin, but also for fodder beet, and he brought the biggest profits. In 1812, attempted to bring in the Giant feed grass pasture in Switzerland, buying their seeds in Zurich. Referring to these classes wrote to his sister: "What a lucky that the fate of us involved with life in the countryside, where we can work and pursue their own ideas, where our taste is unsophisticated and does not require, our activities are aimed solely towards things necessary and indispensable ". In Bukowiec daily assets employed over 40 people. "Blessed is that you can stop his subjects and protect from poverty," wrote delighted countess.
spring 1812 years declined sharply Count injury, which led to new, very serious grief. It was not until the summer there was an improvement, and in October began bathing in a special treatment of imported water from Cieplice spa. At 8 am imported it into Bukowiec, with still 26 ° was barely 2 degrees Celsius cooler than at the source.
Finally came the year 1813, which followed the events Reden and his wife with concern, hope, gratitude, and finally with joy. However, the health status of the count was variable, especially at night unbearable pain intensified. But still he lovingly cared for their subjects. When in 1814 in Berlin, was founded Main Bible Society ( Preußische Hauptbibelgesellschaft ), actively took up the dissemination of the Scriptures in Bukowiec and Kostrzyca and elsewhere podkarkonoskich and located further, and in June 19, 1815, he founded the Society of Biblical Bukowiec ( Buchwalder Bibelgesellschaft ), which operates to this day ( text appeared in 1913 - editor. crowd. ). It was his last major work, 3 July that same year he died and was buried in the Abbey in the park.
And so, though the Countess over the period of concern and worries about the health of her beloved husband, after all ended well for her this time of happiness on Earth. Her heart bleed, vainly sought consolation. As the heiress Bukowiec tried to continue the great work of the deceased in accordance with its intent. Carefully looked after by every type of agricultural activity, the field and horticultural crops, but her letters and diaries are full of deep pain after the loss of great happiness. Only the hope of re-uniting with loved ones in the future, lent its forces.
Despite crop failure in 1816 and twice lost herds of sheep that have suffered the plague, constantly caring for miners in Wałbrzych and Tarnowski Mountains and agronomists, and subjected to in Bukowiec; bought cereals for 1800 dollars, in order to prevent hunger in the next year. When it was particularly difficult year 1817, a famine looked into the eyes of almost all residents of foothill village, Countess rushed to help. It has created a canteen in which the handed out soup Rumford (Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford developed a recipe of cheap and nutritious food for the poor, was called "Rumford soup." The soup consisted of barley, peas, potatoes, sour beer, and salt to taste - editor. crowd. ), also sold bread to the poor at reduced prices.
During this time, fortune and a palace in the neighboring Mysłakowice Field Marshal Gneisenau bought a few years later, Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, brother of King Frederick William III bought Karpniki, and Prince Radziwill - waterfront near Kowary. Have developed rapidly in social contacts, friendships and in time between the new residents of the Valley and the Countess von Reden.
with great fervor continued last work of his deceased spouse, work at the Bible Society, which experienced a great flourish. In 1817, organized the celebrations on the Reformation took an active part, not sparing neither the resources nor the forces; Bukowiecki school students receive each year for Christmas or New Year, as well as Earl's birthday and her very precious gifts, and a prosperous food . Once I bought in Teplice shoes for $ 38 dollars to distribute them to schools in poorer pupils Bukowiec.
Her house was always full of guests. Came friends and relatives, among them Minister vom Stein, and in autumn 1818, he and his brother Crown Prince Wilhelm, who is journey in the Giant Mountains and visited the countess as "dearest friend with adolescence." When the summer of 1819, visitor numbers have increased, wrote: "Often, the house could not accommodate everyone, however, everything works, and has to go." A few sentences later we read: "I want to see the world happy and cheerful, while living away from him. There is no room for me among those happy people . " So when her pain became unbearable, and moving away discreetly at the Abbey odnajdowała its peace and calm. In 1818 the abbey with the consent of the ministry was recognized in hereditary burial place.
In 1820, addressed the plight of the poor spinners from Bukowiec, exploited by greedy merchants yarn. To this end, she began to buy flax in bulk quantities, entrusted to the production of yarn for a reasonable salary, then the yarn is also sold in bulk quantities. With this diversity and multiplicity of classes was also prudent and wise lady of the house. Slaughtering and meat product followed by the detailed instructions, and the wealth generated in the sausage enjoyed considerable local fame.
spring 1821, for a long time she stayed with relatives in Jänkendorf Niesky Lusatia and met with Bishop Reichel, who for 33 years led a missionary activities in North America. She learned from her family received as a result of deep religious dimension of this meeting, "pietetyczny. Interested in missions in heathen lands, passing on their target 500 dollars. In March 1822, introduced the custom of evening Bible discussion, which took part in all household members, which unexpectedly resulted in the accusation put forward by its own pastor Scholz of organizing illegal religious services. However, appealed to the superintendent, who personally took part in one of those meetings and saw no contraindications to continue.
Among the many activities related to agriculture, maintenance of the botanical garden, trimming the sheep was time to charitable activities. Folk-amateur poet and a weaver Juliane Johanna Schubert with Würgsdorf ( Wierzchosławice ) near Bolkow lived in extremely difficult conditions, living in crumbling chatynce. To alleviate the situation of the countess in 1823 issued a little volume of her poetry, which was sold by subscription. The project was successful, surpassing all expectations: Issue 400 copies quickly spread abroad, also received a lot of gifts. Among the subscribers also found themselves the king and the princes of the royal family.
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