Richard Wagner - warrant for Wagner's arrest. Issued after attempted revolution in Dresden. W was assumed to be involved, dated 20 May 1849. Reads: The Royal Kapellmeister described below, Richard Wagner, of this city has been summoned to appear before the authorities for taking part in riots which have occurred in this City, but has not been found as yet. All Police Officers are informed of the facts & are ordered to arrest Wagner as soon as they find him & to report the matter to us immediately. 16th May 1849 Dresden. City Police Commission von Oppell. German composer & author, 22 May 1813

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Richard Wagner - warrant for Wagner's arrest. Issued after attempted revolution in Dresden. W was assumed to be involved, dated 20 May 1849. Reads: The Royal Kapellmeister described below, Richard Wagner, of this city has been summoned to appear before the authorities for taking part in riots which have occurred in this City, but has not been found as yet. All Police Officers are informed of the facts & are ordered to arrest Wagner as soon as they find him & to report the matter to us immediately. 16th May 1849 Dresden. City Police Commission von Oppell. German composer & author, 22 May 1813 - 13 February 1883.