Elgar, Edward. (1857–1934). Typed Letter Signed.
TLS from the important English composer to a Mr. Marson regarding an expected and erroneous announcement. 1 pp., Dec. 11, 1902, on stationary for "Birchwood Lodge, Near Malvern", marked Private.: "Dear Mr. Marson,/ I believe you will receive an official communication from the Society regarding the paragraph which has appeared lately concerning the conductorship./ The statements made were without authority, and, I believe, inaccurate; our ideas regarding the date of the concert did not quite coincide,--and as the society is a private one, I do not see why the matter need have been referred to at all. Yours very truly, [Signature]." Vertical and horizontal crease, else fine. On 8 x 10 sheet folded in half to 4 x 5 inches (10.2 x 12.7 cm.).
From the collection of J.D. McClatchy (1945-2018), American poet, librettist, literary critic, and former president of The American Academy of Arts and Letters, Stonington, CT.
Elgar, Edward. (1857–1934). Typed Letter Signed.
TLS from the important English composer to a Mr. Marson regarding an expected and erroneous announcement. 1 pp., Dec. 11, 1902, on stationary for "Birchwood Lodge, Near Malvern", marked Private.: "Dear Mr. Marson,/ I believe you will receive an official communication from the Society regarding the paragraph which has appeared lately concerning the conductorship./ The statements made were without authority, and, I believe, inaccurate; our ideas regarding the date of the concert did not quite coincide,--and as the society is a private one, I do not see why the matter need have been referred to at all. Yours very truly, [Signature]." Vertical and horizontal crease, else fine. On 8 x 10 sheet folded in half to 4 x 5 inches (10.2 x 12.7 cm.).
From the collection of J.D. McClatchy (1945-2018), American poet, librettist, literary critic, and former president of The American Academy of Arts and Letters, Stonington, CT.