Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 30 January 1871, to Mr. [Henry F.?] Chorley, 1871 Jan. 30.

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Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 30 January 1871, to Mr. [Henry F.?] Chorley, 1871 Jan. 30.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270679107

Saying that Visetti is looking for an English poet to set the Italian texts (in translation) of his songs to English words, asking if Chorley will do so, noting that she sings Gounod's "Berceuse" with Chorley's words "in preference to Victor Hugo's," adding that "We now consider ourselves citizens of London, having bought Tavistock Hse (Dickens old house)," etc.

1 item (3 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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