THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

The White Gates,
Dorking.

July 21 [1945]

Dear Randolph

I am going to make a very bold request.  Is there any chance that you would be willing to come & speak to our Dorking branch of FEDERAL UNION – We like so much to have someone to talk to us who views the Bees in our Bonnet from outside.¹
– The difficulty is (if otherwise you would be good enough to be willing to come) how to announce you & the lecture – The lecture must be given under the auspices of the F.U. – but it must also be made clear that you are not a member and not necessarily in agreement – can you see any solution to this problem?
My love to Iris.
Yrs

R.V.W.

1. Wedgwood politely turned down VW’s request.