THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

The White Gates,
Westcott Road,
Dorking.

July 10 [1947]

Dear Douglas

Herewith F.S. & Pfte arrangement of Symph¹
Please (1) correct all actual errors of notes etc
 (2) correct all obvious errors of judgement
 (3) all other cases which may be a matter of opinion but
 which you think are wrong make a list & from time to time
I shall value your opinion very much though I do not promise always to accept your advice!
Having done this to have the score copied under your supervision (or alternatively to copy it yourself)
& Finally to arrange for copying the band parts – but this would [?will] be later
I feel very happy leaving it in your experienced hands

Yrs [ever?]

R Vaughan Williams

1. Full score and pianoforte arrangement of VW’s Symphony no.6.