Also at this time he worked closely with Ludwig, serving as a part-time secretary and managing his business relations with music publishers.
[11] In 1809, Kaspar received a promotion at his government job, advancing to the position of Deputy Liquidator, at a salary of 1000 florins plus 160 for rent.
Unfortunately for him, the Austrian government was in severe financial straits, and paid its bureaucrats in paper money, which circulated far below par.
He mentioned to the Princess Kinsky that he was "obliged to completely support an unfortunate sick brother and all his family.
"[2] When, in 1813, Kaspar's health began to seriously deteriorate, he signed a declaration appointing Ludwig guardian of his son, then aged six, in the event of his death.
In his will dated the previous day, he assigned guardianship of his son both to his wife and to Ludwig, apparently hoping that the two would put aside their long-standing animosity.