THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

The White Gates.
Dorking, Surrey.

11th June, 1952.

Dear Mary & Victor
I was so glad to get your letter. I am answering it though I do not know whether my letter will get to you before you start.
Let me know directly you arrive in England and we will certainly arrange a meeting.
You will have had an exciting time with your fires and all the other excitements.
I hope you will not be disappointed in England when you return to it. You must always remember that distance lends enchantment to the view.¹
Love from Uncle Ralph

(R. Vaughan Williams).

Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard,
White Cottage,
Bergvliet Farm, Heathfield C.P.

1. The Sheppards were returning from South Africa.