The Hungarian composer thanks American violinist and pedagogue Franz Kneisel for some recent praise: Of all manner of recognition that an artist can receive, the most meaningful to me is the appreciative word of a distinguished fellow artist. Kodály also acknowledges receipt of some reviews of a concert at which Kneisel performed his music: I am also indebted to you for going to the trouble of collecting the newspaper articles… [T]hese are of significance for everyone, who like me, still has to do battle with publication difficulties.

Kodály's opening and closing salutations reference the ongoing war. He notes that Kneisel's heartfelt lines… did reach me in this volcanic Europe and hopes the approach of an international humanitarianism will not only not be repressed, but will be accelerated for the benefit of all art and all higher aspirations.