Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [Rüschlikon, 2] July 1874, and [n.p.], November 1874, to Richard Peyton 1874 July 2.

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Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [Rüschlikon, 2] July 1874, and [n.p.], November 1874, to Richard Peyton 1874 July 2.

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Thanking him [in July] for an invitation, saying, however, that since he has searched in vain for an acceptable text he cannot make a definite promise, saying that in the meantime he would like to know of the financial details, adding that he will continue to look around for a suitable oratorio text, declining [in November] his invitation to participate in the [Birmingham] Festival, saying he should not make a commitment he would have little chance of meeting, again raising the question of his fee, etc.

2 items (4 p., with 2 envelopes) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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