Letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Kathleen Merritt
Letter No. VWL3635
Letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Kathleen Merritt
Letter No.: VWL3635
The White Gates,
Dorking.
Sept 7 [1940s?]
My Dear K.
Is there any chance that you wd re-consider your decision your decision about entering for the Surrey Music Adviser. Of course the Ctee has the final choice. But I am allowed to say that they have not found a suitable person yet & are having another meeting soon to call up a fresh batch of candidates – so do consider whether you wd not send your name in – to save time I repeat the conditions ½ time job – & that ½ time at least 2 evenings a week must be spent on “your” at salary of £200 p.A. & £80 for expenses
Musical adviser to do own secretarial work.
Apply to
R Beloe
Chief education officer
Surrey C.C.
County Hall
Kingston-on Thames
mark envelope S.C.M.C music adviser
State age & experience & qualifications (good pianist?) & send names of at least 2 referees or testimonials.
Love from
Uncle Ralph
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Shelfmark:MS Mus. 1532, ff.84-85