THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

[29th September 1956]

Dearest Joyce

You know how great a friend he was and what a staunch  adviser – I always came to him for advice & help.¹
I am thinking of those days which we have spent with you & him – they are bright spots in our memory framed in that lovely view of the downs.²
All love to you and the boys
from

Ralph

1. Gerald Finzi had died on 27 September.
2. The VWs had spent the weekend of 18th and 19th August with the Finzis at Ashmansworth. This letter was sent with VWL3425, from Majorca where the VWs were on holiday.