Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 30 April 1839, to Sir George [Smart], 1839 Apr. 30.

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Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 30 April 1839, to Sir George [Smart], 1839 Apr. 30.

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Saying he does not think there is much chance for half-Guinea concerts "unless backed by a whole host of Italian singers," that therefore he will not risk a grand concert that year but will have a matinee jointly with [Ferdinand] David on 25 May, and asking if Smart would preside as conductor.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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