THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

From R. Vaughan Williams,
10, Hanover Terrace,
Regents Park,
London, N.W.1.

May 6th 1956.

Dear Herbert, of the Severn¹

It was good of you to think of me at Manchester.² It was a splendid performance. 
Our love to you both,
Yrs

RVW

1. ‘of the Severn’, a reference to Herbert Howells’ Missa Sabrinesis, added in VW’s hand. The remainder of the letter is typewritten, possibly by UVW.
2. The Eighth Symphony (Catalogue of Works 1955/3) had received its first performance in Manchester on 2nd May.