Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London], 12 July 1796 and 30 June 1799, to Joseph C. Walker, 1796 July 12 and 1799 June 30.

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Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London], 12 July 1796 and 30 June 1799, to Joseph C. Walker, 1796 July 12 and 1799 June 30.

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Concerning [in 1796] the delay in sending a copy of his Memoirs of Metastasio to Walker, commenting on the book and on world conditions, saying [in 1799] that his books have been in great confusion since he changed apartments, mentioning Purcell's musical entertainment for St. Cecilia's Day, Handel's Alexander's Feast, North's manuscript Memoirs of Music, etc.

2 items (4 p., with one integral address leaf) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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