THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

10 Hanover Terrace, N.W.1.

October 5th 1953.

Dearest Betty

Of course we are both coming on the 14th, and I should also so much like to come to a rehearsal if possible.¹
We are settling in fairly well now.²  I am so sorry for you having it all in front of you.
I have already had the invitation to the Composers lunch, and have accepted with rather a bad grace!  The date will be December 12, NOT 5. so they say.
I am glad that you like the book, and that Anna, and all of you, are flourishing.
Love

Uncle Ralph

1.  Elizabeth Maconchy had won a London County Council prize for a coronation overture with her work Proud Thames, which was to receive its first performance on 14 October at the Royal Festival Hall (ex inf JD).
2.  The VWs had moved to Hanover Terrace from The White Gates on 15 September.