THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

Letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Lord Gorell

Letter No. VWL4546

Letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Lord Gorell

Letter No.: VWL4546


The White Gates
Dorking

November 23, 1929

My Dear Lord Gorell,
Very many thanks for your kind letter–I am glad you think that I did not disgrace my profession.  I felt very nervous coming at the end of a long evening after two such distinguished speakers.  Thank you once again for your kind welcome.1
Yours sincerely,
RVW


1. VW was speaking at the annual dinner of the Incorporated Society of Authors, Playwrights and Composers, at the Hyde Park Hotel, London, on Wednesday 20 November 1929. John Galsworthy also spoke at the event, which was presided over by Lord Gorell.