THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

Dorking

Oct 22 [1952]

Dear Mr Bardgett

What a wonderful telegram you all sent me on my birthday – thank you all very much. Please convey my gratitude, so far as you can, to soloists, chorus orchestra & audience; and take all my admiration for yourself.¹
Yrs

R Vaughan Williams

1. Bardgett had prepared the Hallé and Sheffield choruses for performances of The Sea Symphony conducted by VW in March.