THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

From R. Vaughan Williams,
The White Gates,
Westcott Road,
Dorking.

Jan 19th 1953

Dear Gil

Ursula & I have decided to marry. I don’t quite know when but probably shortly. I hope & believe that we have your blessing. It makes me very happy & I hope it makes her happy also. For the present life will go on just as ever – your room will always be there – & when & if we move house there will also be a room for you. You know how we both love & admire you – indeed I believe you have become indispensible¹ to both of us. You will soon receive a formal announcement – till then mums the word – on the day I hope Mumm will be the word.²
Love from

RVW

1. sic.
2. Mumm, the well-known champagne.