Quite an endorsement:
“The bearer, Mr. Johann Ludwig Krebs, having requested the undersigned to oblige him with a testimonial concerning his accomplishments at our School, I would not deny him the same, but wish to declare that I am convinced of having trained in him a man of such parts, and one who has so distinguished himself here particularly in musicis, having qualified himself in respect to the clavier, the violin, and the lute, as well as composition, that he need have no hesitation in letting himself be heard, although this will be more fully revealed in practice. I wish him accordingly Divine Support in his advancement, and herewith recommend him again most heartily,
(s) Joh. Seb. Bach,
Capellm. and Direct. Musices,
Leipzig, Aug. 24, 1735”
