Autograph letter signed, dated : Spa, 27 July 1852, to [Michael Costa], 1852 July 27.

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Autograph letter signed, dated : Spa, 27 July 1852, to [Michael Costa], 1852 July 27.

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Reporting on his recent ill health, expressing dismay at Costa's financial problems at Covent Garden, enclosing [not present] a check for £25, and mentioning a letter from Brandus.

1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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