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Featured Letter
from Vaughan Williams, Ralph, 1872-1958 to Macleod [afterw. West, afterw. Fraser-Harris], Jean
Letter No. VWL4406
Letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Jean Macleod
Letter No.: VWL4406
From R. Vaughan Williams,
The White Gates,
Westcott Road,
Dorking.
July 19 [1952]
Dearest Joan
This is indeed wonderful news – you’re so sweet & so good & so pretty & must have dozens of people who wanted to marry you – and you have found the right one – I am so glad.
Come to England & showed me your Anthony soon
with love
RVW
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Addressed to Miss Jean Macleod, 60 Crofoot Street, Pittsfield, Mass., U.S.A.
Year date from postmark.
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