THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

10 Jan 45.

Copy of letter from R. Vaughan Williams, Esq., O.M.

Dear Sir,

I venture to write to you about Pte A.D. Bush, R.A.M.C.

I understand that in May (of last year) Pte Bush applied for admission to the Army Educational Corps, but that owing to some mistake for which he was not responsible, though he was accepted, his posting never went through.

As you no doubt know, Mr Bush is a distinguised musician and in my opinion he is wasting his time as a medical orderly whose duties he no doubt performs quite well but not better that hundreds of others, while his services to Army Education would be most valuable.

I believe that Mr Bush has already lectured to H.M. Forces and he has been described by the London Regional Commitee for Education in H.M. Forces as the best medical lecturer on their panel.

I much hope, before it is too late, his services may still be secured for this very important work.

(Signed)
Yours faithfully,
Ralph Vaughan Williams.

10 Jan 45.