Letter [1874?] May 25, 5 Chester Street, Grosvenor Place, S. W. [London] to [Sir William Sterndale?] Bennett [London?]

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Letter [1874?] May 25, 5 Chester Street, Grosvenor Place, S. W. [London] to [Sir William Sterndale?] Bennett [London?]

Expresses thanks for suggestions regarding her cantata Evangeline and seeks help in getting it performed.

[4] p. on 1 l. Holograph signed.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7358049

University of Michigan

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